Abstract:Motor neuron disease (MND) is a progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease; the most common and severe form of MND presentation is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The majority of ALS patients die within 2-5 years of receiving a diagnosis. Familial ALS is a hereditary form of the disease and accounts for 5-10% of cases, whereas the remaining cases have no clearly defined etiology. ALS affects persons of all ethnicities and races; currently, no curative treatment for… Show more
“…The CDC does not require ALS cases to be reported; however, every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with, and someone dies from ALS. 1,2 Nurses are often on the front line of caring for patients with ALS. Nurses need to understand and be prepared to work with the patient and family to manage the significant challenges created by the disease.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Because no records on ALS have been kept it is hard to estimate the actual number of ALS cases in the US. The CDC does not require ALS cases to be reported; however, every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with, and someone dies from ALS 1,2…”
:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and serious disease affecting approximately 20,000 people in the US. This article details the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of ALS and important management considerations.
“…The CDC does not require ALS cases to be reported; however, every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with, and someone dies from ALS. 1,2 Nurses are often on the front line of caring for patients with ALS. Nurses need to understand and be prepared to work with the patient and family to manage the significant challenges created by the disease.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Because no records on ALS have been kept it is hard to estimate the actual number of ALS cases in the US. The CDC does not require ALS cases to be reported; however, every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with, and someone dies from ALS 1,2…”
:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and serious disease affecting approximately 20,000 people in the US. This article details the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of ALS and important management considerations.
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