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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons, which ultimately leads to muscle weakness, atrophy, spasticity and contractures.1 ALS typically manifests in the 50–60 years age range, although familial cases may present in late adolescence or early adulthood.2 The time from the first symptom to diagnosis is approximately 10–16 […]

New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

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Published Online: Mar 13th 2013

A new Parkinson’s Disease treatment is giving 69-year-old Bob Van Housen new freedom. Cleveland Clinic physician, Hubert Fernandez, MD, discusses the new approach. The treatment which pumps a medicated gel into Van Housen’s small intestine helps him control symptoms. Van Housen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 12 years ago. To learn more about the disease, visit http://bit.ly/McIXXP.

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