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The management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Journal of neurology - 1 Feb 2009
Phukan Julie, Hardiman Orla
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The terms amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND) refer to a condition characterized by motor system degeneration with relative preservation of other pathways. Although there have been advances in symptomatic treatment, ALS remains an incurable condition. Advances in ALS management prolong survival but simultaneously raise challenging ethical dilemmas for physicians, patients and their...
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