Author:
LeVine, Harry, 1949- author.
ImprintSanta Barbara, California : Greenwood, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]
Descriptionxv, 149 pages ; 25 cm.
Note:What Is ALS? -- The History of ALS -- Causes and Risk Factors -- Signs and Symptoms -- Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management -- Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications -- Effects on Family and Friends -- Prevention -- Issues and Controversies -- Current Research and Future Directions.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-145) and index.
Note:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons that drive voluntary movement. Those diagnosed with ALS experience difficulty moving and speaking and, as the condition worsens, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Beyond this definition, however, what do those affected by ALS need to know? In addition to covering causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, this book delves into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.
