ALS of Nevada » ALS advancements http://www.alsofnevada.org/blog Providing a resource for the voices of ALS caregivers and victims Sat, 22 May 2010 23:21:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Mucus and ALS Relief http://www.alsofnevada.org/blog/2010/02/mucus-and-als-relief/ http://www.alsofnevada.org/blog/2010/02/mucus-and-als-relief/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:55:15 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/blog/?p=100

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First, thanks for being so patient when it comes to updating a new post for the blog. We were extremely busy moving to the new Lou Ruvo Brain Center, as well as planning for all our upcoming 2010 fundraising events.

However, we would like to bring to your attention a website that is going to help many. Healthier Lungs is a must visit for all caregivers assisting victims of ALS!

Their section, NAC Shows Benefit in ALS Studies is supported with medical documentation and the reason for us posting it here.

In our sessions with caregivers and ALS victims, the above referenced web site was brought to our attention. Again, we feel you will find valuable information. Both links open in new windows, so you can just close them when you are done and leave us any comments, questions, or concerns.

Remember, if you live in Nevada, we’re just a phone call away! See the sidebar for details.

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Thankfully, the Department of Veteran Affairs has taken the appropriate action. They now list ALS as a disease entitled to “presumptive service connection.”

This means that if a service member is diagnosed with ALS his or her condition will be presumed to have occurred during or been aggravated by military service and as such be entitled to service connection and full benefits.

An overview of benefits available to veterans, survivors and dependents is available from the VA is included on our website.

Visit our ALS Veterans Information page for benefits and links out to the resources you need.

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We recently came across a website for staying on top of ALS news and recent advancements.

Topix has a health section devoted entirely to information about ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). One of their readers has made a claim in their forum that most likely will astound you.

We here at ALS of Nevada have no idea of the validity of such a claim, and encourage you to draw your own conclusions. However, that said, head over to Diagnosed in August 07, Symptom free by January. The input was posted on May 3, 2008.

It also appears to have potential if you are looking for an online support group.

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