Spataro R, Lo Re M, Piccoli T, Piccoli F, La BellaV. Causes and place of death in Italian
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Acta Neurol Scand: 122: 217–223.© 2010 The …

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, cannot be cured but it can be treated. A great
deal can be done to treat the symptoms of ALS, to improve an individual's quality of life, and …

Background One challenge for those who manage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is to
understand patients' needs. Aim The aim of this study was to examine the needs of …

Objectives To identify predictors of psychosocial adjustment to motor neurone disease.
Methods A total of 27 individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

Palliative care specialists can aid in the care of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS). In this article, we describe our 1‐year experience incorporating a palliative care …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, ultimately fatal, motor neuron
disease that poses a myriad of clinical and end-of-life problems. The needs of advanced …

The issue of quality of life is important for the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
and his or her family. Although initial thoughts frequently are that quality of life will be poor …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult-onset motor neuron disorder which is
characterized by progressive motor symptoms, such as muscle weakness, muscle atrophy …

Multidisciplinary care (MDC) has been the most recommended approach for symptom
management in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but there is conflicting evidence about its …

Models of care for people with motor neuron disease (MND) must be designed in a patient-
centered format, with an in-built flexibility and responsiveness that reflect the evolving nature …