Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex neurodegenerative disease that is
classically thought to impact the motor system. Over the past 20 years, research has started …

This study aims to observe the nutritional status of Chinese patients with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS), further investigating its effect on disease progression. One hundred …

Background and purpose Weight loss in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is
associated with faster disease progression and shorter survival. Decreased hypothalamic …

Vitamins and essential metals have been studied as potential risk and prognostic factors in
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of …

Step length is a critical hallmark of health status. However, few studies have investigated the
modifiable factors that may affect step length. An exploratory, cross-sectional study was …

Background and purpose Loss of appetite contributes to weight loss and faster disease
progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Impairment of appetite control in ALS …

Background Several randomized clinical trials were done to determine whether
supplementation with a high caloric diet, either through carbohydrate or lipid …

Featured Application Body composition and bioelectrical parameters are useful in nutritional
assessment and monitoring of ALS patients. Abstract Phase angle (PhA) and bioelectrical …

BACKGROUND Appropriate evaluation and management of dysphagia are essential in
neurological disorders. However, there is currently a lack of a simple yet reliable method for …

Introdução: A Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica (ELA) é uma doença neurodegenerativa,
caracterizada pelo comprometimento dos neurônios motores superiores (NMS) e inferiores …