Lou Gehrig's disease: Hope new drugs could slow ALS progression
USA TODAY "Every day is a great day." Thats what Nancy Poon, a lifelong runner, tells herself about a life now spent in a wheelchair. She was diagnosed in December 2018 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. She enjoys the swims she can still do two weeks a month when shes not undergoing drug infusions – even though she can no longer manage a flutter kick and must rely on her arms to pull her through the water. Shes even glad she can help prepare meals ...
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