What you need to know about ALS /
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons that drive voluntary movement. Those diagnosed with ALS experience difficulty moving and speaking and, as the condition worsens, difficulty swallowing and breathing. This b...
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| פורמט: | Licensed eBooks |
| שפה: | אנגלית |
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Santa Barbara, California :
Greenwood, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
[2019]
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| סדרה: | Inside diseases and disorders.
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| גישה מקוונת: | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2254223 |
תוכן הענינים:
- Chapter 1: What Is ALS?; Chapter 2: The History of ALS; Chapter 3: Causes and Risk Factors; Chapter 4: Signs and Symptoms; Chapter 5: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management; Chapter 6: Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications; Chapter 7: Effects on Family and Friends; Chapter 8: Prevention; Chapter 9: Issues and Controversies; Chapter 10: Current Research and Future Directions.