Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a motor neuron disease variation of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) but far more rare. PLS refers to patients who seem to have disruptions with only upper motor ...

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are neurodegenerative diseases. PLS typically develops slowly, while ALS rapidly affects mobility and can become fatal.

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A neurologist and a multidisciplinary team are required for the management of ALS. Whenever possible, primary care clinicians should refer the patient to a specialized ALS clinic. Treatments to manage ...

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Despite anecdotal reports of exceptional cases, ALS is a condition with relentless progression, and riluzole, the single disease-modifying drug licensed for the condition, provides only an ...

A blood test can help doctors detect ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and predict how the degenerative disease will progress in patients, a new study suggests. People with ALS have three times ...