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University of Washington

Possible Link Between a Virus and "Lou Gehrig's Disease"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the possible relationship between a virus and Lou Gehrig's Disease. It has photos, illustrations and links to other resource information.
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Other

Suicide Following Recovery From Brain Injury

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on addressing the potential for suicide following the recovery from brain injury and other non-communicable diseases, such as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Other

The Als Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. This website guides you through information regarding ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), discusses the global, cutting-edge...
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Other

H Net: Castorbean History and Connection to Als

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a letter from a Graduate Student who believes he has discovered a connection between ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and the Castor bean. The site also provides responses from scholars at various universities...
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WebMD

Web Md: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by WebMD Health and contains great information on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It gives a brief topic overview, then discusses treatment, risks, causes and other places for...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Lou Gehrig: Farewell to Baseball Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Lou Gehrig's farewell to baseball delivered on July 4, 1939, at Yankee Stadium, in New York after being diagnosed with a debilitating disease that was ultimately named for him.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is It So Hard to Cure Als?

For Students 9th - 10th
Fernando G. Vieira shares what we know (and don't know) about ALS.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Life of Lou Gehrig

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the legendary first baseman. Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants.
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Lou Gehrig's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Science Daily discusses a virus found in the nervous system of Lou Gehrig's Disease victims and it's possible cause.
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Other

Lou Gehrig's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides basic information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).