Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Pharmacology Flashcards
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What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
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a.k.a. motor neurone disease
or (USA) Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Severe progressive neurodegeneration: stiffness, weakness, muscle atrophy spasms, paralysis, inability to breathe
sometimes dementia
death usually 2-4 years
Loss of motor neurones
Onset usually 50-60; no cure
what steven hawkin’ has
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ALS & treatment
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