Diagnosis and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
;
: 131-138, 2015.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-128567
ABSTRACT
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of upper and lower motor neurons. The clinical diagnosis is confirmed by careful history taking, neurologic examination and electromyography. Like other neurodegenerative disease, ALS has many genetic and environmental factors. There are many studies reported about the pathogenesis and treatment of ALS. Many clinical trials are currently in progress. Herein we review about the epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of ALS.
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Main subject:
Epidemiology
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Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Diagnosis
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Electromyography
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Genetics
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Motor Neurons
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Neurologic Examination
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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