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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 […]

Neurostimulation History & General Application

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Published Online: Dec 15th 2015

Dr. Kaare Meier, MD, PhD, explains neuromodulation at an educational event by the Canadian Neuromodulation Society (CNS) and the International Neuromodulation Society (INS). Dr. Meier chairs the Nordic Neuromodulation Society, a chapter of the INS, and works at Aarhus University in Denmark. The presentation in Montreal took place prior to the INS 12th World Congress there in June 2015.

Disclaimer: The International Neuromodulation Society (INS) provides videotaped talks by physicians and patients about neuromodulation therapy on its YouTube channel. INS produced videos of talks presented at a public event in 2015 that was jointly organized by the INS and the Canadian Neuromodulation Society. The information presented should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment and advice.

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