肌萎缩侧索硬化症(ALS)是一种进展性神经退行性疾病,主要累及中枢和外周运动神经元,即大脑皮质的上运动神经元和脑干、脊髓的下运动神经元 (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Precise Diagnosis and Individualized Treatment - PMC)。由于运动神经元逐渐死亡,患者会出现肌肉无力和萎缩,表现为肢体无力、肌肉跳动(肌束震颤)、...
Early diagnosis could slow disease progression and optimize treatment. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are being investigated as potential biomarkers due to their regulatory roles in cellular processes and stability in biofluids. However, variability across studies complicates their diagnostic utility in ALS. This ...
This is the first study to tie ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, to genetic variants associated with other degenerative brain disorders, the researchers noted. For the study, researchers analyzed the genetics of 791 people with ALS and 757 healthy people, looking for the presence of 1...
Becoming educated and informed about ALS is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes. Get informed Personal experiences It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ wo...
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Aside from its medical moniker, ALS has been nicknamedLou Gehrig‘s disease because of the late MLB player who retired in 1939 because of the disease’s progression. Because he was a public figure, Gehrig’s diagnosis and eventual death due to ALS brought more awareness to the disease...
Social Security will want a history of your symptoms and neurological test results that are consistent with an ALS diagnosis. They will also want to see the results of electrophysical and neuroimaging tests to rule out other conditions, and electromyography or nerve conduction studies that may also...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurological disease marked by motor deterioration and cognitive decline. Early diagnosis is challenging due to the complexity of sporadic ALS and the lack of a defined risk population. In this study, we dev
ALS: What to know about symptoms, causes and treatments The death of Bryan Randall, Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, brought new attention to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a devastating diagnosis affecting thousands of Americans. Aug 9, 2023 Sandra Bullock's longtime partner di...
ALS News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other...