Cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

As there is no known cause for the disease we do not have a cure yet. Once the disease begins the average life expectancy is 3-5 years. Patients pass away from an inability to swallow effectively or breathe effectively. At present there are numerous research trials looking to explore avenues to find cures.  Much of this research focuses on a concept known as excitotoxicity. This theory implies that certain levels of chemicals that excite muscles and nerves are necessary to be able to move. However too much of these chemicals causes nerve death.  Unfortunately there is still a great deal of work that needs to be done before we will have a cure for this disease.