Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive and fatal
neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive weakness of voluntary muscles of …

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 …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common rapidly progressive adult-onset
neurodegenerative disorder. There have been great advances in the management of …

BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be viewed as a paradigmatic
disease for palliative care in neurodegenerative disorders. However, standards of care for …

Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder
that is inevitably fatal. There are no effective treatments to stop or reverse the natural course …

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

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

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

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have high symptom burdens, including
pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and sialorrhea, and they must make difficult decisions about the use …

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