Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Synthesis of Research and Clinical Practice

by Charles Krieger and Andrew Eisen

Book Overview

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's or motor neuron disease, is one of several degenerative diseases of the ageing nervous system. Commonly affecting those in their mid-50s and beyond, it is a progressive illness resulting in death within a few years. This text neatly synthesizes the recent explosion of research into this particular condition to construct a detailed and comprehensive overview. From its epidemiology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521034264
• ISBN13: 9780521034265
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"