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Update:  SOD1 gene screening in ALS – frequency of mutations, patients ’ attitudes to genetic information and transition to tofersen treatment in a multi-center program https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/21678421.2024.2401131 In German language: ALS Podcast #14: ALS & Huntington mit Dr. Patrick Weydt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyBf2AlS2aM&t=178s Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A Detailed Exploration Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , also known as Lou Gehrig's disease , is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This leads to muscle weakness, atrophy, and ultimately paralysis. Understanding the many triggers, risk factors, and biological influences on ALS is essential to improving treatment options and providing comprehensive care. Viral Triggers of ALS HIV and ALS Research has shown that HIV can trigger ALS-like symptoms. In particular, a 2007 study published in Neu...