Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. |
| Authors: |
Kiernan, Matthew C. (AUTHOR), Vucic, Steve (AUTHOR), Cheah, Benjamin C. (AUTHOR), Turner, Martin R. (AUTHOR), Eisen, Andrew (AUTHOR), Hardiman, Orla (AUTHOR), Burrell, James R. (AUTHOR), Zoing, Margaret C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Lancet. 3/12/2011, Vol. 377 Issue 9769, p942-955. 14p. |
| Subjects: |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Diffusion tensor imaging, Brain imaging, Neurodegeneration, Muscular atrophy, Deglutition disorders, Diagnosis |
| Abstract: |
The article offers information related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It states that ALS is an idiopathic neurodegenerative disease of the human motor system which has several symptoms including speech and swallowing difficulties, less common primary lateral sclerosis, and progressive muscular atrophy. Moreover, it discusses findings from various neuroimaging system in ALS including magnetic resonance spectroscopy, diffusion tensor imaging, and molecular imaging. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
