The disease ALS
Whether you are newly diagnosed, a family member, or want to learn more about ALS, the Borje Salming ALS Foundation is here to provide support.
After the ALS diagnosis
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At Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, an ALS team with different professions works to meet and care for people with ALS.
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Henrik Koelman on living with ALS
Ulf Hedin on the need for gifts to defeat ALS
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Ulf Hedin, Research Coordinator Borje Salming ALS Foundation and Professor and Chief Physician Vascular Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, explains why research in ALS is not allocated to general funding, such as heart disease and cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions About ALS
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ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a nerve disease that gradually leads to a loss of muscle control and strength. Learn more about ALS and get answers to the most common questions.
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