Motor Neuron Disease in Adults

Marc B. Bromberg, MD, PhDProfessor of NeurologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah.

• Introduction to "Motor Neuron Disease" ; 1. History of the Recognition of Motor Neuron Disease ; 2. Nomenclature & Classification of Motor Neuron Disease ; 3. Clinical Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of Motor Neuron Disease ; 4. Clinical Features of Motor Neuron Disease ; 5. Frontotemporal Dysfunction and Dementia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; 6. Laboratory Tests for Motor Neuron Disease ; 7. Biomarkers for Motor Neuron Disease ; 8. Imaging in Motor Neuron Disease ; 9. Diagnostic Criteria for Motor Neuron Disease ; 10. Differential Diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease ; 11. Progression of Motor Neuron Disease ; 12. Epidemiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; 13. Genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia: ; 14. Genome-wide Screening to Identify ALS-associated Genes: ; 15. Pathology of ALS and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: ; 16. Convergence and Divergence in ALS Syndrome: Genetics, Molecular Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms: ; 17. Immunologic Aspects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: ; 18. Cyanobacteria, ALS, and the BMAA Hypothesis ; 19. Animal models of Adult Motor Neuron Disease ; 20. Multidisciplinary Clinics and Practice Parameters/Guidelines ; 21. Allied Health and Other Providers ; 22. Respiratory Assessment and Management ; 23. Nutritional Assessment and Management ; 24. Communication Assessment and Management ; 25. Psychological and Psychiatric Assessment and Management ; 26. Symptoms and Management ; 27. Intimacy, Sexuality and Pregnancy ; 28. Quality of Life ; 29. Caregiver Issues ; 30. End of Life Care ; 31. Costs of ALS Care: ; 32. Clinical Trial Designs in ALS: ; 33. Stem Cell Therapy for Motor Neuron Disease:

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