| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 149 pages) |
| Series |
Inside diseases and disorders |
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Inside diseases and disorders.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 book offers an introduction to ALS, focusing on the topics most important to those whose lives have been affected - directly or indirectly - by this condition |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 10, 2019) |
| Subject |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Diagnosis
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Treatment
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Complications
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2019020633 |
| ISBN |
9781440863578 |
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1440863571 |
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