Brief exam diagnoses cognitive impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
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.