A busy fall for the College of Medicine
Doug Nadvornick
The start of November is a good time to review what the people at the new Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine have been working on this summer and fall and what’s to come. » More …
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Learning about living life with ALS
Doug Nadvornick
Life for people who live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is both a joy and a great challenge. They, their families and caregivers must adapt their daily routines to accommodate patients’ changing bodies and energy levels. And they educate people who don’t live with ALS every day about the unique issues involved with the disorder. For example, did you know that asking a person with ALS to recline during a dental or physical exam may stop their breathing? » More …