Write an article based on this "Donate money for ALS research. Take part in the ALS Association's Walk to defeat ALS. Hold your own fundraiser to benefit the ALS Association."
article: Though there is no cure for ALS, research is being conducted in the focus areas of nanotechnology, precision medicine, and drug development. Help to prevent ALS by giving money to the cause, either in a single payment or through recurring monthly donations. Visit the ALS Association's website at http://www.alsa.org/ to donate. Donations to the ALS Association are tax deductible. Donate online with your credit card or bank information, or mail in a donation. Each year the ALS Association holds a fundraising walk in support of research and care services for the disease. Visit the ALS Association's website at https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/SPageServer?pagename=WLK_landing to find a walk near you and register. Encourage family, friends, co-workers, and other acquaintances to sponsor you, in person or through social media. Sign up on the ALS Association's website to build your own fundraising page and host a charity event. Set a fundraising goal and organize an event to raise money. Your fundraiser could be anything from a bake sale to comedy night or cycling marathon, depending on the support and resources you have at your disposal.

Write an article based on this "Consult with your doctor. Get an amniocentesis done. Consider chorionic villus sampling (CVS). Be very cautious with cordocentesis. Diagnose your newborn."
article: If your doctor recommends a diagnostic test, it means they think you're at high risk for Down syndrome based on the results of screening test(s) combined with your age. However, although a prenatal diagnostic test can determine the presence of Down syndrome with certainty, they carry a higher risk to your health and that of your baby's because they are more invasive. As such, consult with your doctor about the pros and cons of such testing. Invasive testing means that a needle or similar implement must be inserted into your abdomen and uterus to take a sample of fluid or tissue in order to analyze it. Diagnostic tests that can positively identify Down syndrome in pregnant women include: amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and cordocentesis. However, keep in mind that these procedures do not come without risks. There is a risk of bleeding, infection, and harm to the fetus. An amniocentesis involves collecting a sample of amniotic fluid that surrounds your growing baby. A long needle is inserted into your uterus (through your lower abdomen) in order to withdraw fluid that contains some cells from your baby. The chromosomes of the cells are then analyzed, looking for trisomy 21 or other genetic disabilities. An amniocentesis is usually performed during the second trimester, between weeks 14 to 22 of pregnancy. The main risk of amniocentesis is a miscarriage and death of the baby, which increases if it's done before 15 weeks. The risk of a spontaneous termination (miscarriage) from amniocentesis is estimated at 1%. Amniocentesis can also distinguish between the slightly different forms of Down syndrome: regular trisomy 21, translocation Down syndrome and mosaic Down syndrome. In a CVS procedure, cells are taken from a part of the placenta (which surrounds your baby within your uterus) called the chorionic villus and used to analyze the chromosomes for an abnormal number. This test also requires inserting a large needle into your abdomen / uterus. CVS is usually performed in the first trimester, between 9 to 11 weeks of pregnancy, although after the 10th week is considered less risky. This test be done sooner than amniocentesis, which is important if you plan to abort the baby if it has Down syndrome. A CVS carries a slightly higher risk of miscarriage than a second trimester amniocentesis perhaps slightly more than a 1% chance of miscarriage. A CVS can also distinguish between the slightly different genetic forms of Down syndrome. With cordocentesis, also called percutaneous umbilical blood sampling or PUBS, fetal blood is taken from a vein in the umbilical cord through the uterus with a long needle and examined for genetic mutations (extra chromosomes). This diagnostic test is performed later in the second trimester, between 18 to 22 weeks of gestation. A cordocentesis is the most accurate diagnostic method for Down syndrome and can confirm the results from an amniocentesis or CVS procedure. PUBS carries a much greater risk of miscarriage than amniocentesis or CVS, so your doctor should only recommend it if results from other diagnostic tests are unclear. If you didn't get any prenatal screening or diagnostic tests done prior to giving birth, then the initial diagnosis of Down syndrome is typically based on your baby's appearance. However, some babies may have the general appearance of Down syndrome, but not have the condition, so your doctor can order a test called chromosomal karyotyping. A chromosomal karyotype requires a sample of your baby's blood to analyze for an extra 21st chromosome, which can be present in all or some cells. A significant reason for early screening and diagnostic tests is to give parents options before birthing, including terminating the pregnancy. If you believe you will be unable to care for your newborn with Down syndrome, ask your doctor about adoption options.

Write an article based on this "Wait for 10 minutes before leaving the doctor's office. Wear a soft collar for the rest of the day. Sleep with your head and shoulders in a mostly upright position. Keep your head as vertical as possible during the day. Test the results."
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It is important to wait so that the debris in your inner ear can settle before you inadvertently shake it up again. This helps to avoid any rebound symptoms of vertigo right after leaving the doctor's office (or right after performing the maneuver on yourself). After about 10 minutes, the debris should be settled and you are safe to proceed with your day as normal. After you get the maneuver performed on you by a doctor, you will be given a soft collar (also known as a soft neck brace) that you will be asked to wear for the rest of the day. The collar will help to control your head movements so that you don't accidentally move your head in a way that makes your inner ear crystals get out of place again. The night after you have the maneuver done, you should plan on sleeping with your head kept up at a 45 degree angle. You can do this by propping yourself up with pillows or by sleeping in a reclining chair. This means keeping your neck as straight as possible, with your head facing forward. Avoid doing things like going to the dentist or hairdresser, where they tilt your head backwards. You should also avoid exercises where your head moves around a lot. You should not tilt your head back more than 30 degrees. When you shower, position yourself so that you are directly under the shower head so that you don't have to tilt your head back. If you are a man who needs to shave, bend your body forward rather than tilting your head to shave. Avoid any other positions that are known to trigger your BPPV for at least one week after the Epley maneuver has been performed. After you have waited for a full week avoiding symptoms that are known to provoke your BPPV, try an experiment and see if you can cause yourself to experience vertigo again (by assuming one of the positions that may previously have triggered it). If the maneuver was successful, you should not be able to trigger the vertigo in yourself at this time. It may return again down the road, but the Epley maneuver is highly successful and serves as a temporary cure for BPPV in about 90% of people.