Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or motor neurone disease) is a progressive
neurodegenerative disease that can cause profound suffering for both the patient and their …

This narrative review examines connections between neurology, specialist palliative care,
and an integrated palliative approach to care for people living with neurodegenerative …

The poor prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) makes palliative care a challenge
for the neurologist. Most of the disabilities from progressive disease can be effectively …

Publisher Summary This chapter presents the diagnosis to patients, treating various
symptoms, and discusses the timing and institution of palliative care in amyotrophic lateral …

Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive
neurodegenerative condition. Optimal management requires a palliative approach from …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurodegenerative
disorder with enormous palliative care (PC) needs that begin at the time of diagnosis …

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 …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease associated
with progressive dysphagia, dysarthria, extremity weakness, and dyspnea. Although there …

OBJECTIVE: To study clinical practices and patient outcomes near the end of life in
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). BACKGROUND: Patients, families, and healthcare …

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative
disease resulting in the loss of motor neurons, eventually leading to death. ALS results in …