Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disease

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1. Which death does ALS causes?

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ALS is a specific disease which causes the death of Neuron

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This quiz on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Motor Neuron Disease, explores its causes, treatments such as Riluzole, and key statistics like survival rates and age of onset for inherited cases. It's designed to enhance understanding of ALS, aiding students and professionals in medicine and neurology.

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2.  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is also known as?

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is also known as Motor Neuron Infection

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3. What ALS test detests electrical activities in the muscle?

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One of the Test in ALS which specially records technique that detest electrical activity in Muscle is known as Electromyography

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4. One of the most common cause of death in people with ALS is?

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One of the most common cause of death in people with ALS is Respiratory Failure

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5. What medication is used to extend life?

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No cure for ALS but medication which may extends life by about 2-3 months is called Riluzole

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6. What is the average survival from death?

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About 10% survive more than 10years but the average survival from Onset to death is 2-4

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7. What year was Edaralove approved in Japan?

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Edaralove was approved in Japan for treatment of ALS after studying how and whether it works on 137 people with ALS in year 2015

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8. What age does the inherited cases of ALS occurs?

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The disease can affect people of any age, but usually starts around age 60 and in inherited classes around age 50

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9. What year was the diseases described?

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Descriptions of the disease date back to at least 1824 by Charles Bell

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10.  What play a large role in rehabilitation for individual with ALS?

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What play a large role in rehabilitation for individual with ALS is Recreational Therapy

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Which death does ALS causes?
 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is also known as?
What ALS test detests electrical activities in the muscle?
One of the most common cause of death in people with ALS is?
What medication is used to extend life?
What is the average survival from death?
What year was Edaralove approved in Japan?
What age does the inherited cases of ALS occurs?
What year was the diseases described?
 What play a large role in rehabilitation for individual with...
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