| The management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19224316 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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 families. Here, we review current practice in the management of ALS including pharmacological treatment, nutritional management, respiratory care, and evolving strategies in the management of cognitive impairment. |
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Authors:
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Julie Phukan; Orla Hardiman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-02-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurology Volume: 256 ISSN: 1432-1459 ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurol. Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-16 Completed Date: 2009-07-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423161 Medline TA: J Neurol Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 176-86 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept. of Neurology, Beaumont Hospital, and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Dublin 9, Ireland. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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complications,
psychology,
therapy* Caregivers / ethics, psychology, statistics & numerical data Cognition Disorders / etiology, psychology, therapy* Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics Long-Term Care / ethics, methods, psychology Palliative Care / methods, standards Physician-Patient Relations / ethics Respiration, Artificial / standards Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology, physiopathology, therapy Withholding Treatment / ethics, standards |
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