Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

12 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


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Activity Description

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, is the most common motor neuron disease (MND) in a group of illnesses that involve both upper and lower motor neurons. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes motor neuron degeneration and death, resulting in muscle weakness and respiratory failure. Most patients present with unilateral lower motor neuron symptoms (ie, unilateral upper extremity weakness) that progresses predictably to include lower motor neuron and bulbar symptoms. With both sporadic and familial forms, a single and precise etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is lacking. There are multiple genetic and environmental proposed causes. ALS is incurable, and treatment focuses on symptom management and addressing family and caregiver stress.

This topic will review the etiology, diagnosis, and evaluation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, it outlines the treatments and interventions available. This topic highlights the role of the interprofessional healthcare team in evaluating and treating patients with ALS.


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At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Evaluate the etiology of ALS.

  • Identify the typical findings on the examination of a patient with ALS.

  • Determine the interventions available for patients with ALS.

  • Apply effective strategies to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members to facilitate positive outcomes for patients with ALS.

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Muscle degeneration pathology is very interesting in a very active society on the move.

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It is a long topic but still I learned a lot even if I feel tired reading. Still Thank you very much .

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