The epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
EO Talbott, AM Malek, D Lacomis - Handbook of clinical neurology, 2016 - Elsevier
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motor neuron disease in adults and
is characterized by neurodegeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The …
is characterized by neurodegeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The …
[HTML][HTML] Time to diagnosis and factors affecting diagnostic delay in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disease
with limited treatment options. The diagnosis of ALS can be challenging for numerous …
with limited treatment options. The diagnosis of ALS can be challenging for numerous …
Clinical practice guideline: hoarseness (dysphonia)(update)
RJ Stachler, DO Francis, SR Schwartz… - … –Head and Neck …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating patients
who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness …
who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness …
Neurofilament light: a candidate biomarker of presymptomatic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and phenoconversion
M Benatar, J Wuu, PM Andersen… - Annals of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To evaluate neurofilament light (NfL) as a biomarker of the presymptomatic phase
of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods The study population includes 84 individuals …
of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods The study population includes 84 individuals …
Neurofilament light chain in serum for the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
F Verde, P Steinacker, JH Weishaupt… - Journal of Neurology …, 2019 - jnnp.bmj.com
Objective To determine the diagnostic and prognostic performance of serum neurofilament
light chain (NFL) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods This single-centre …
light chain (NFL) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods This single-centre …
Blood-based biomarkers of inflammation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abstract Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease in
which many processes are detected including (neuro) inflammation. Many drugs have been …
which many processes are detected including (neuro) inflammation. Many drugs have been …
Pathophysiological and diagnostic implications of cortical dysfunction in ALS
N Geevasinga, P Menon, PH Özdinler… - Nature Reviews …, 2016 - nature.com
Cortical dysfunction—specifically, the development of hyperexcitability—seems to be an
early and intrinsic feature of sporadic and familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) …
early and intrinsic feature of sporadic and familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) …
[HTML][HTML] Salivary biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological diseases
Current research efforts on neurological diseases are focused on identifying novel disease
biomarkers to aid in diagnosis, provide accurate prognostic information and monitor disease …
biomarkers to aid in diagnosis, provide accurate prognostic information and monitor disease …
Gene therapy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Since the discovery of Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD1) gene mutation, in 1993, as the
first genetic abnormality in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), over 50 genes have been …
first genetic abnormality in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), over 50 genes have been …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: improving care with a multidisciplinary approach
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, leading to
death within an average of 2–3 years. A cure is yet to be found, and a single disease …
death within an average of 2–3 years. A cure is yet to be found, and a single disease …