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ALS

1 American  

abbreviation

Pathology.

  1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

a.l.s. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. autograph letter, signed.

ALS British  

abbreviation

  1. autograph letter signed

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Breanna also wants to leave her mark on the world, telling the BBC she wants to be able to help others with ALS and give them "hope".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Dane died earlier this year of complications from ALS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The researchers believe this inhibitor could represent a broadly applicable strategy for slowing or stopping neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Rui Cardoso, a portfolio manager at Beutel Goodman, recommends Japan’s Shionogi, a pharmaceutical company that is developing drugs for depression and ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

There had been a development in the treatment of ALS: an experimental drug that was just gaining passage.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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