Motor Neuron Disease in Adults

Introduction to "Motor Neuron Disease" 1. History of the Recognition of Motor Neuron Disease 2. Nomenclature & Classification of Motor Neuron Disease 3. Clinical Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of Motor Neuron Disease 4. Clinical Features of Motor Neuron Disease 5. Frontotemporal Dysfunction and Dementia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 6. Laboratory Tests for Motor Neuron Disease 7. Biomarkers for Motor Neuron Disease 8. Imaging in Motor Neuron Disease 9. Diagnostic Criteria for Motor Neuron Disease 10. Differential Diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease 11. Progression of Motor Neuron Disease 12. Epidemiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 13. Genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia: 14. Genome-wide Screening to Identify ALS-associated Genes: 15. Pathology of ALS and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: 16. Convergence and Divergence in ALS Syndrome: Genetics, Molecular Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms: 17. Immunologic Aspects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: 18. Cyanobacteria, ALS, and the BMAA Hypothesis 19. Animal models of Adult Motor Neuron Disease 20. Multidisciplinary Clinics and Practice Parameters/Guidelines 21. Allied Health and Other Providers 22. Respiratory Assessment and Management 23. Nutritional Assessment and Management 24. Communication Assessment and Management 25. Psychological and Psychiatric Assessment and Management 26. Symptoms and Management 27. Intimacy, Sexuality and Pregnancy 28. Quality of Life 29. Caregiver Issues 30. End of Life Care 31. Costs of ALS Care: 32. Clinical Trial Designs in ALS: 33. Stem Cell Therapy for Motor Neuron Disease: