Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking
Is one of the most famous patients of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (charcot disease): This disease is characterized by progressive degeneration of the motoneurons of the cerebral cortex with consecutive destruction of the pyramidal tract (involvement of the first motor neuron) and those of the Anterior horn of the spinal cord with destruction of the associated motor units (involvement of the second motor neuron).

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He doesn't got ALS. If he had, he would be dead for years. I would not hypothetise here on Steemit what disease he has: There are many kind of similar neurological conditions.Charcot disease as in charcot marie tooth (CMT) is a totally different entity:)

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GOOD JOB