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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 […]

Diagnosing and Treating Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders

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Published Online: May 24th 2015

There are some movement disorders that are commonly seen by healthcare professionals and some that fall more into the rare category. Properly diagnosing and treating them can make a big difference in a patient’s quality of life.

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