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Als

Science Health

My Friend Was Struck by ALS. To Fight Back, He Built a Movement

At 37, Brian Wallach was diagnosed with the fatal disease. So he tapped a lifetime of connections to give help and hope to fellow sufferers—while grappling with his own mortality.

Brian Barrett Wired Jun 2020 30min Permalink

Movies & TV

Walking Time Bomb

The director Stacy Title is paralyzed and cannot speak. But she is determined to make one final movie.

Amy Wallace Vulture May 2019 25min Permalink

Health

The Perils of Being Your Own Doctor

A physician becomes convinced he’s dying.

Mert Erogul The Guardian Aug 2016 20min Permalink

Science

How Intel Gave Stephen Hawking a Voice

Designing technology that allows ALS patients to communicate.

Joao Medeiros Wired Jan 2015 20min Permalink