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Plz need a brief idea of when will there be a cure for als, ms,alzihmiers,parkinson's disease how far we are from cure plzzz any reply or predictions?

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Dr. Steven Griggs
Dr. Steven Griggsanswered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Can't predict.: These things take loads of money, research and time to impact. All these diseases are major, so for now, treatment is palliative, educational, and where available, progress-slowing (LOTS of Tx for this)--but not cures. Meanwhile, get some support, through groups or therapy and keep an eye on the research journals for each disease.
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