Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive neurodegenerative disease
of motor neurons, resulting in worsening weakness of voluntary muscles until death from …

Abstract Veterans of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield− the 1991 Gulf War (GW)− are a
unique population who returned from theater with multiple health complaints and disorders …

The etiology of most neurodegenerative disorders is multifactorial and consists of an
interaction between environmental factors and genetic predisposition. The role of pesticide …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that the incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is
increased in association with head injury. Repetitive head injury is also associated with the …

Sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most devastating neurological
diseases; most patients die within 3 to 4 years after symptom onset. Oxidative stress is a …

Abstract Problem/Condition: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou
Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease for which no cure has …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disorder characterized by loss of
upper and lower motor neurons, culminating in respiratory insufficiency and death after 3–5 …

Abstract Veterans of the 1990–1991 Gulf War have been reported to have an increased
incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to personnel who were not …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been predicted to be a predisposing factor for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological disorders. Despite the importance of TBI in …

Effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have remained elusive. Only
riluzole, a drug thought to affect glutamate metabolism, improves survival albeit to modest …