Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) is caused by electric currents applied to or induced in the body: it is an iatrogenic disease of athletes caused by use of electrotherapy devices

Med Hypotheses. 2010 Jun;74(6):1086-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2010.01.033. Epub 2010 Feb 26.
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Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / etiology*
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / history
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / prevention & control
  • Athletes
  • Diathermy / adverse effects
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / history
  • Female
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Models, Neurological
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / adverse effects