Improved knowledge resulted in better care of ALS

Conradi, S.; Ronnevi, L.O.; Conradi, S; Ronnevi, L.O

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Improved knowledge resulted in better care of ALS

Conradi, S.; Ronnevi, L.O.

Lakartidningen 94(48): 4484-4486; 4489-4492

1997

ISSN/ISBN: 0023-7205

PMID: 9424550

Document Number: 474432

An example of the substantial advances in the management and treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in recent years is the introduction in 1996 of Riluzole, the first drug with verified effect on the disease course. The article consists in a review of recent advances in our knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms, diagnosis, management and treatment of ALS.