Practice Parameter update: The care of the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Drug, nutritional, and respiratory therapies (an evidence-based review)[RETIRED]
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Abstract
To systematically review evidence bearing on the management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The authors analyzed studies from 1998 to 2007 to update the 1999 practice parameter. Topics covered in this section include slowing disease progression, nutrition, and respiratory management for patients with ALS.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 24.72
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 72
Authors
13- RGRobert G. MillerCorresponding
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- CECarlayne E. Jackson
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- EJEdward J. Kasarskis
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- JDJ. D. England
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- DADalles A. Forshew
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Riluzole
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Intensive care medicine
- Respiratory failure
- Disease
- Zero hunger