US officials Thursday publicly apologized to some 600 veterans who were mistakenly told by letter that they had been diagnosed with the incurable neurodegenerative disorder, Lou Gehrig's disease.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs had sent out letters to about 1,800 former soldiers informing them that they had been found to be suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it said on its website.
Genetics Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease Progression Uncovered
University of Tokyo researchers claim to have gained valuable insights into the genetics of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
University of Tokyo researchers claim to have gained valuable insights into the genetics of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
"VA employees are calling veterans and survivors to ensure that they understand the purpose of the letter, explain why they mistakenly received the letter, and express VA's sincere apologies for the distress caused by this unfortunate and regrettable error."
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive motor neuron illness which gradually leads to paralysis, speech and swallowing difficulties and problems with breathing.
Lou Gehrig's Disease may Be Identified Sooner Using Data Mining
A research team led by psychologists at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine is using pattern array software to see movements in rats, which they believe may be helpful
A research team led by psychologists at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine is using pattern array software to see movements in rats, which they believe may be helpful
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Link Shown Between Military Service And Risk For ALS
A link between developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and military service has been found.
A link between developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and military service has been found.
Common Mechanism Behind Many Neurodegenerative Diseases
The Mayo clinic researchers have claimed the identity of a mechanism that implicated in the origin of various neurological disorders.
The Mayo clinic researchers have claimed the identity of a mechanism that implicated in the origin of various neurological disorders.
