Why is ALS still an unknown entity 70 years after Lou Gehrigs death?
A. Many in the general public still do not know much about ALS, but The ALS Association is working fervently to change that. We recently have recently developed new media and public awareness campaigns. Also, actress Angela Lansbury joined in on the fight by starring in our new public service campaign, “Cure ALS.” Commercials began airing across the nation this month in an effort to raise awareness of ALS and all that The ALS Association is doing to fight ALS on every front. Q. What are the current theories behind the causes of ALS? A. In short, we just do not yet know what causes ALS. The biological mechanisms of ALS are only partially understood. Discovering the cause is the focus of much research. We are confident that the discovery of a cause will lead to the cure. We know that environmental factors probably do play a role, since research has shown that those who serve in the military are nearly twice as likely to develop ALS. Q. Are there any effective treatments on the horizon? A
