Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Dec 2013
Multicenter StudyNeck weakness is a potent prognostic factor in sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.
To clarify the emergence of muscle weakness in regions of the body that affect survival, and deterioration in activities of daily living (ADL) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. ⋯ Neck weakness is an independent prognostic factor for survival and deterioration in ADL in Patients with ALS.