1. [Cramps and fasciculations: is it amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?]
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Hübers A, Fayolle D, Ochsner F, Echaniz-Laguna A, Magy L, Vicino A, and Théaudin M
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- Adult, Fasciculation diagnosis, Fasciculation etiology, Fasciculation therapy, Humans, Muscle Cramp, Switzerland, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis diagnosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis therapy, Respiratory Insufficiency etiology, Respiratory Insufficiency therapy
- Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motor neuron disease of the adult age. It is an aggressive condition with a mean disease duration of only 3 to 5 years, characterized by progressive weakness and atrophy of limb, bulbar, and respiratory muscles. In general, death is caused by chronic hypoventilation due to respiratory insufficiency. No causal treatment is known today, but the two therapeutic agents authorized in Switzerland for the treatment of ALS can slow disease progression significantly. Other important therapeutic strategies include invasive/non-invasive ventilation, pain therapy, as well as physio-, ergo- and speech therapy on a regular basis., Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.
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- 2022
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