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The ALS Association Creates thinkALS Tool to Help Doctors Speed Up Diagnosis Process

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALS Association has created a new diagnostic guide, thinkALS , that will help neurologists more quickly diagnose ALS.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALS Association has created a new diagnostic guide, thinkALS , that will help neurologists more quickly diagnose ALS.
  • The ALS Association has created a new diagnostic guide, thinkALS, that will help neurologists diagnose ALS more quickly.
  • "Reducing time to diagnosis is a high priority for The ALS Association," said Dr. Jill Yersak, vice president of mission strategy at The ALS Association.
  • There is no one test or procedure to ultimately establish the diagnosis of ALS.