Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Organizations
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke | |
| P.O. Box 5801 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20824 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751 |
| TDD: | (301) 468-5981 |
| Web Address: | www.ninds.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders. | |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA) | |
| 1275 K Street NW | |
| Suite 1050 | |
| Washington, DC 20005 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-782-4747 (patient services) |
| Web Address: | www.alsa.org |
This national ALS Association provides up-to-date educational materials and information about service and support resources to ALS patients and their families, caregivers, researchers, and health professionals. | |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)—ALS Division | |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association National Headquarters | |
| 3300 East Sunrise Drive | |
| Tucson, AZ 85718 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-FIGHT-MD (1-800-344-4863) |
| Email: | mda@mdausa.org |
| Web Address: | http://als.mdausa.org |
| This Web site contains ALS information, up-to-date research announcements, ALS-related publications, ALS-specific chat rooms, and other materials. It is sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). | |
Last Updated:
January 28, 2011- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD, MD - Neurology
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