University of Washington
Possible Link Between a Virus and "Lou Gehrig's Disease"
This site discusses the possible relationship between a virus and Lou Gehrig's Disease. It has photos, illustrations and links to other resource information.
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The Als Association
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. This website guides you through information regarding ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), discusses the global, cutting-edge...
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H Net: Castorbean History and Connection to Als
This site is a letter from a Graduate Student who believes he has discovered a connection between ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and the Castor bean. The site also provides responses from scholars at various universities...
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International Alliance of Als/mnd Association
A resource for information on illnesses of the motor neuron.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Lou Gehrig
Lesson presents a brief lesson on Lou Gehrig from birth through his death at age 36.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lou Gehrig's Disease or ASL damages motor neurons which control muscle movement. Here you can find much information about this debilitating disease that rarely affects kids.
WebMD
Web Md: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)
This site is provided by WebMD Health and contains great information on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It gives a brief topic overview, then discusses treatment, risks, causes and other places for...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lou Gehrig: Farewell to Baseball Address
This is the text and audio of Lou Gehrig's farewell to baseball delivered on July 4, 1939, at Yankee Stadium, in New York after being diagnosed with a debilitating disease that was ultimately named for him.
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Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation
This site provides a good definition of ALS. Check it out for more information.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is It So Hard to Cure Als?
Fernando G. Vieira shares what we know (and don't know) about ALS.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Frontiers Decade: Medical Decade
Explore the challenges of communicating without speaking or moving by creating a communications board from plastic alphabet letters. Explore speech synthesis files for people with communication disabilities.
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Lou Gehrig's Disease
This site provides basic information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).