Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – a motor neuron disease. Case report
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Charcot’s disease and motor neuron disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, respiratory failure. The aetiology and the pathogenesis of the syndrome remain unknown. Most people live 2–5 y...
Main Authors: | Maja Rubinowicz-Zasada, Aneta Orczyk, Marek Orczyk, Jarosław Pasek |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical Communications Sp. z o.o.
2015-03-01
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Series: | Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna |
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Online Access: | http://www.pimr.pl/index.php/issues/2015-vol-11-no-1/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-a-motor-neuron-disease-case-report?aid=841 |
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