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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Genetics
Researchers at Beaumont Hospital, Department of Neurology publish new data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis genetics
November 22nd, 2007
Research findings, 'Cognitive impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,' are discussed in a new report. According to a study from Dublin, Ireland, "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease that has sporadic and inherited forms. ALS is the most common neurodegenerative disorder of young and middle-aged adults, and few treatments are available." "Although the degeneration predominantly affects the motor system, cognitive and behavioural symptoms have been described for over a century, and there is evidence that ALS and frontotemporal dementia overlap clinically, radiologically, pathologically, and genetically. Cognitive decline in ALS is...
Source: Genetics & Environmental Business Week (2007-11-22)
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