Symptom burden and care satisfaction in US military Veterans with ALS: Results of a national survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects military veterans at a higher rate than the general civilian population. The aim of the present study is to …

Analysis of mortality causes and locations in Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A decade review

Abstract: Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease that leads to rapid degeneration of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, with eventual loss of …

Predictors of mortality in Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Respiratory status and speech disorder at presentation

Abstract: BACKGROUND There is a lack of accurate models to predict amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease course and outcomes. As a result, risk assessment and counseling, the …