Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons), responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. The disease progresses over 3–5 years, making voluntary movements of arms and legs impossible. It is the most common form of motor neuron disease in adults. In 2023, the US reported the highest prevalence of ALS among the 7MM (US, EU4, UK, and Japan), with approximately 26,000 cases, a figure anticipated to rise during the forecast period. Within the EU4 and the UK, Germany had the highest number of diagnosed ALS cases, whereas Spain recorded the lowes...
