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Influence of cigarette smoking on ALS outcome: a population-based study.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Nov 2016
Calvo Andrea, Canosa Antonio, Bertuzzo Davide, Cugnasco Paolo, Solero Luca, Clerico Marinella, De Mercanti Stefania, Bersano Enrica, Cammarosano Stefania, Ilardi Antonio, Manera Umberto, Moglia Cristina, Marinou Kalliopi, Bottacchi Edo, Pisano Fabrizio, Mora Gabriele, Mazzini Letizia, Chiò Adriano
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the prognostic influence of premorbid smoking habits and vascular risk profile on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) phenotype and outcome in a population-based cohort of Italian patients. METHODS: A total of 650 patients with ALS from the Piemonte/Valle d'Aosta Register for ALS, incident in the 2007-2011 period, were recruited. Information about premorbid cigarette smoking habits and...
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