History of ALS and the competing theories on pathogenesis: IFCN handbook chapter
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the human motor system, first described in the 19th Century. The etiology of ALS appears to be multifactorial, with a complex interaction of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors underlying the onset...
Main Authors: | Andrew Eisen, Steve Vucic, Hiroshi Mitsumoto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Neurophysiology Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2467981X2300032X |
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