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Motor Neurone Disease and Neurodegeneration Flashcards

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What is split hand syndrome?

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APB/FDI are more severely involved than ADM

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Which gene is the cause of 9p-linked motor neurone disease/FTD?

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C9ORF72

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What is the mechanism of action of riluzole?

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reduces glutamate release

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What is the benefit of riluzole?

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improves outcomes in MND by about 9 months

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What is the mechanism of action of edaravone?

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free radical scavenger

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BPT Neurology (11 decks)

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