Researchers: Advances must be made in disaster preparedness for ALS patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an intractable disease of the motor neurons for which there is currently no radical cure. ALS causes reductions in patient ability to walk, any many patients required invasive or non-invasive ventilator assistance. Thus, when a disaster causes a loss of transportation or power outages, patients with ALS face serious challenges.