MDA/ALS Center of Hope Conditions and Treatments

Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson consulting about ALS

In this Q&A, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson tells us about how she is leading many of the nation’s pivotal clinical trials that are testing new medications to slow the progression of ALS and improve patients’ quality of life.

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From physical challenges to emotional ups and downs, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson offers information on the basics of ALS, how to stay active and eat right, and who to lean on for support.

In this Q&A, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson tells us about how she is leading many of the nation’s pivotal clinical trials that are testing new medications to slow the progression of ALS and improve patients’ quality of life.

From physical challenges to emotional ups and downs, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson offers information on the basics of ALS, how to stay active and eat right, and who to lean on for support.

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