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Who was the New York Yankees baseball player that died of a rare muscle disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
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Lou Gehrig
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What is the name of the disease Morrie has contracted?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou
When did Lou Gehrig stop playing baseball?
To not be too facetious, I'll put it bluntly.He died from his own disease.Lou Gehrig's disease.You usually retire from your profession when you're about to abruptly die.To answer another question, which makes more sense: What is Lou Gehrig's disease?A disease of the neurons, or more specifically the motor neurons, affecting your ability to move. This eventually leads to total paralysis, muscle loss, and then death.
What did Lou Gehrig do after baseball?
After leaving baseball in 1939, Gehrig rejected numerous job offers. He finally accepted the position of New York City Parole Commissioner beginning in January 1940 because it represented an opportunity for public service. He was appointed to a ten-year term, but had to resign because of the worsening effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("Lou Gehrig's disease") just sixteen months later, one month before his death.
What happened to Lou Gehrig's brothers and sisters?
Lou Gehrig was a skilled American baseball player, widely known for his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Though his siblings were not affected by the disorder, his sisters died from whooping cough and measles; he also had a brother who passed away as an infant.
Who was father of Gloria Estevan and what disease did he died from?
Jos˜O Manuel Fajardo he died of multiple sclerosis
Which condition is commonly known as the Lou gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Which player from the New York Yankees had a disease named after him?
Lou Gehrig -- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS).
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
What is the more common name of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a very serious disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is better known by its common acronym "ALS." If one has ALS, it is key that they seek treatment.
What is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
What is the name of the disease Morrie has contracted?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou
What condition is known as ALS?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
What is the Medical term meaning Lou gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What is the actual name of the disease commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Can you catch Lou Gehrig's Disease from someone?
No, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a GENETIC disease
Five ailments of the nervous system?
- major depression - Alzheimer's disease - ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease - multiple sclerosis - Parkinson's disease
Was Stephen hawking born with his disease?
No, he was not born with the disease. He began showing symptoms of the disease ( amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) when he was in his early twenties.
