reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 12, 2017GREEN OA

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

RHRobert H. BrownAAAmmar Al‐Chalabi

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School · Neuroscience Institute · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Progress has been made in understanding the genetic defects and the pathophysiology of this crippling motor neuron disease (commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease). However, this information has not yet led to a successful intervention that alters the course of the disease.

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Keywords
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Neuroscience
  • Disease
  • Motor neuron
  • Pathophysiology
  • Medicine
  • Intervention (counseling)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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