Management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Mo Med
; 110(5): 417-21, 2013.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24279194
ABSTRACT
Motor Neuron Diseases (MNDs) are neurological disorders characterized by the selective and progressive degeneration of motor neurons. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is the most common. ALS causes diffuse muscle weakness and death secondary to respiratory failure. The diagnosis is made clinically, supported by electrodiagnostic testing. Although medications are limited, careful attention to breathing, nutrition, and patient mobility can have a major, positive impact on the course of the disease.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Diagnóstico por Imagem
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Gerenciamento Clínico
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Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mo Med
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos