Affiliation
Dept. of Neurology, Beaumont Hospital, and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Dublin 9, Ireland.Issue Date
2009-02MeSH
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisCaregivers
Cognition Disorders
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Long-Term Care
Palliative Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Respiration, Artificial
Respiratory Insufficiency
Withholding Treatment
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The management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 2009, 256 (2):176-86 J. Neurol.Journal
Journal of neurologyDOI
10.1007/s00415-009-0142-9PubMed ID
19224316Abstract
The terms amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND) refer to a condition characterized by motor system degeneration with relative preservation of other pathways. Although there have been advances in symptomatic treatment, ALS remains an incurable condition. Advances in ALS management prolong survival but simultaneously raise challenging ethical dilemmas for physicians, patients and their families. Here, we review current practice in the management of ALS including pharmacological treatment, nutritional management, respiratory care, and evolving strategies in the management of cognitive impairment.Item Type
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1432-1459ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s00415-009-0142-9
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