Brief exam diagnoses cognitive impairment in ALS patients
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 09:02
in Health & Medicine
(Medical Xpress) -- Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could lose brain function earlier than is noticeably detectable, affecting their ability to make decisions about their care. Physicians need a method to assess these sensitive changes in brain function, without the need for extensive neuropsychological tests.