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ALS

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ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; antilymphocyte serum.
ALS
abbr.
1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
2. antilymphocyte serum

ALS,
1 abbreviation for advanced life support.
2 abbreviation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

ALS
1. antilymphocyte serum.
2. the serum enzyme, aldolase.

ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, see there, also 1 Advanced Life Support 2 Alternate lifestyle, see there 3. Antilymphocyte serum

Patient discussion about ALS.

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A. ¿Cuál es la pregunta?

Q. What are the presenting signs of ALS? Are the upper or lower extremeties affected initialilly?

A. The most common presenting sign of ALS is asymmetric limb weakness, usually starting with the hands (problems with pinching, writing, holding things etc.) shoulders (lifting arms above head etc.) or legs (problems walking).

Other presenting signs may be problems with speaking or swallowing, although these are less common.

You may read more here:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis.html

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