Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), first described by Jean-Martin Charcot in the 1870s, is
an age-related disorder that leads to degeneration of motor neurons. The disease begins …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease affecting the motor
nervous system. It causes progressive and cumulative physical disabilities in patients, and …

Background Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support patients with amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis who develop severe dysphagia. Although recommended by both the …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease associated
with a life expectancy of approximately 3 years after symptom onset, but the range of survival …

Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support MND patients with dysphagia. In this
paper we review three main methods of gastrostomy insertion (PEG, RIG, PIG); conduct a …

Introduction: Assistive devices are prescribed for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients
with motor deficits, but little is known about their perceived benefit. Therefore, we assessed …

Objectives This study explores the experience of gastrostomy insertion from the perspective
of the patients and their informal carers. Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support …

Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig´ s disease, is a
rare neurological condition and is the most common motor neurone disease. It is a fatal …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common adult motor neuron disease, is an
acquired disorder that results in loss of function in multiple domains. Although there is no …

Motor neuron disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of upper motor
neuron in the motor cortex and lower motor neurons in the brain stem and spinal cord. Death …