Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Overview
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of the nervous system that weakens muscles and impairs physical function. Medication and therapy can slow ALS and reduce discomfort, but there's no cure.
Why SIU
Continually learning
With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.
Patient-first experience
Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.
Breakthrough technology
Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.
Latest articles
ALS drug shows varying effects against Alzheimer’s, metabolism
Effects are unique between males and femalesA recent study from the Hascup labs at SIU Medicine has shown how riluzole, a drug compound typically used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Acharya named Neurology chair and co-director of SIU Neuroscience Institute
Dr. Jayant Acharya has been named the chair of the Department of Neurology and co-executive director of the Neuroscience Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.