OPTIONS FOR ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Currently, there is no cure for ALS, but there are approaches available to manage symptoms and improve level of life for individuals living with the disease. These options

The Awaji-Shima Criteria of 2000 contemplate electrophysiological characteristics such as clinical decrease motor neuron involvement (23). A definitive diagnosis of ALS needs evidence of decrease motor neuron and upper motor neuron involvement in not less than 3 of four anatomic areas (cranial, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar locations). Clinically