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ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is the most common of the motor neuron diseases that cause muscle atrophy. ALS is a chronic, progressively debilitating disease characterised by progressive muscle atrophy starting in the limbs and spreading to the rest of the body, often accompanied by overactive reflexes. It usually manifests itself after the age of 40. The exact cause of ALS is unknown and there is no cure at this time. ALS may be fatal in one year or continue for 10 or more years. This new book includes leading edge research from around the world and covers the aetiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ... Read more

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ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is the most common of the motor neuron diseases that cause muscle atrophy. ALS is a chronic, progressively debilitating disease characterised by progressive muscle atrophy starting in the limbs and spreading to the rest of the body, often accompanied by overactive reflexes. It usually manifests itself after the age of 40. The exact cause of ALS is unknown and there is no cure at this time. ALS may be fatal in one year or continue for 10 or more years. This new book presents the latest research from around the world. ... Read more

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio. ALS patient care for physicians and other health professionals. Based on an ALS symposium held in Cleveland, June 1991. ... Read more

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This book written by a layperson considers some aspects of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ... Read more

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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick. Clinical text on the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, for pathologists and general practitioners. 17 contributors, 16 U.S. DNLM: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - therapy. ... Read more

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This book written by a layperson considers some aspects of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These neurons transmit messages from the brain and spinal cord to the voluntary muscles - such as those in the arms and legs. At first, this causes mild muscle problems. Some people notice trouble walking or running; trouble writing; or speech problems. Eventually, the patient loses strength and cannot move. When muscles in the chest fail, the patient cannot breathe. A ventilator can help, but most people with ALS die from respiratory failure.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Masthead, published by National Conference of Editorial Writers on June 22, 1993. The length of the article is 793 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, attacks the neurons in the brain and spinal cord, which may eventually lead to the malfunctioning of the muscles. Its cause is still unknown. ALS researchers plan to test a drug called ciliary neutrotrophic factor on several ALS patients. The test is being sponsored by the New York-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Although the test is not yet approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, the fact that a major drug company has invested on the search for the cure of ALS, is encouraging enough for ALS patients.

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Title: Sleuths gain in helping damaged nerves. (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
Author: Brian Dickinson
Publication: The Masthead (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 1993
Publisher: National Conference of Editorial Writers
Volume: v45Issue: n2Page: p21(1)

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These neurons transmit messages from the brain and spinal cord to the voluntary muscles - such as those in the arms and legs. At first, this causes mild muscle problems. Some people notice trouble walking or running; trouble writing; or speech problems. Eventually, the patient loses strength and cannot move. When muscles in the chest fail, the patient cannot breathe. A ventilator can help, but most people with ALS die from respiratory failure.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Chapters: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Stephen Hawking, Tony Judt, Michael Goldsmith, Jason Becker, Chris Woodhead, Stefano Borgonovo, David Hart, Steve Smith (American Football, Born 1964), O. J. Brigance. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 91. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (abbreviated ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease) is a form of motor neuron disease. ALS is a progressive, fatal, neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The condition is often called Lou Gehrig's disease in North America, after the famous New York Yankees baseball player who was diagnosed with the disease in 1939. Today, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is the best-known living ALS patient. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body as both the upper and lower motor neurons degenerate, ceasing to send messages to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, develop fasciculations (twitches) because of denervation, and eventually atrophy because of that denervation. The patient may ultimately lose the ability to initiate and control all voluntary movement; bladder and bowel sphincters and the muscles responsible for eye movement are usually (but not always) spared. Cognitive function is generally spared except in certain situations such as when ALS is associated with frontotemporal dementia. However, there are reports of more subtle cognitive changes of the frontotemporal type in many patients when detailed neuropsychological testing is employed. Sensory nerves and the autonomic nervous system, which controls functions like sweating, generally remain functional. The onset of ALS may be so subtle that the symptom...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19375577 ... Read more

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Title: Late AAC assessment for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.(augmentative and alternative communication)
Author: Amy S. Nordness
Publication: Journal of Medical Speech - Language Pathology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2010
Publisher: Delmar Learning
Volume: 18Issue: 1Page: 48(8)

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Title: Duration of AAC technology use by persons with ALS.(augmentative and alternative communication )(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis )
Author: Laura J. Ball
Publication: Journal of Medical Speech - Language Pathology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 15Issue: 4Page: 371(11)

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For the most honest, objective opinion, HealthScouter provides a patient's view of the most common medical problems. Including hundreds of quotes, questions, and answers from patients themselves, this guide provides comprehensive information about a single condition for from perspective that matters: the patient's perspective. Understand how current patients approach their medical challenges, and help overcome your own. This reference will help you see through obscure medical jargon and limited treatment options and empower you to better understand the issues that really matter: Diagnosis + Symptoms + What to Expect + Treatment Options + Medical Terminology ... Read more

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What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2120 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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Title: Cognition impaired in 30% with ALS: a small study of patients with classic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis found cognitive impairment in 30% of the patients and dementia in 23%.(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis )
Author: Mary Ann Moon
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2006
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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more