Advances in Neurology

This volume reviews the latest advances in investigating the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), diagnosing the disease, designing clinical trials, and developing therapeutic drugs. The book features contributions from more than sixty international experts in the forefront of research and clinical practice. These experts critically assess current concepts, define the issues to be explored in future research, and suggest ways of resolving controversy and uncertainty.This volume is an essential source of information for neurologists and for neuroscientists investigating the pathogenesis of motor neuron diseases. It is also a valuable resource for pharmacologists developing drugs for ALS or conducting therapeutic trials of these drugs.