Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis presents the most comprehensive, clinically-focused information on ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in print. The three authors, widely known for their work in this area, provide cohesive and balanced coverage of this syndrome, including the history, clinical features, pathology and pathogenesis, treatment and management of ALS. To facilitate understanding, each chapter is enhanced by comprehensive tables and figures, as well as detailed chapter summaries. |
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HISTORY TERMINOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION OF | 3 |
EPIDEMIOLOGY | 18 |
RISK FACTORS FOR SPORADIC | 26 |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Hiroshi Mitsumoto,David A. Chad,Erik P. Pioro No preview available - 1998 |
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