Why is ALS proving so hard to treat?
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This video discusses Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), specifically its probably causes, future treatments and ethics around treatments.
Dr. John Turnbull discusses ALS and touches on the following topics:
- What doesn’t cause ALS?
- What might cause ALS?
- Potential future treatments
- Ethical issues in ALS treatment
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