Progressive muscular atrophy
GPTKB entity
Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:disease
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| gptkbp:affects |
adults
motor neurons upper limbs lower limbs |
| gptkbp:can_be_differentiated_from |
gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
|
| gptkbp:can_involve |
genetic counseling
|
| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
decreased quality of life
respiratory failure difficulty speaking difficulty swallowing emotional challenges muscle cramps |
| gptkbp:cause |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:caused_by |
degeneration of lower motor neurons
|
| gptkbp:condition |
requires multidisciplinary care
affects mobility. |
| gptkbp:diagnosis |
clinical examination
adulthood electromyography |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
research studies
|
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
secondary infections
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Progressive muscular atrophy
|
| gptkbp:impact |
daily activities
|
| gptkbp:is |
curable
|
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
stress
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
fatigue
muscle atrophy muscle stiffness cognitive function preservation muscle fasciculations |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
slow progression
progressive muscle weakness asymmetric muscle weakness lower motor neuron signs |
| gptkbp:is_common_in |
men
|
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
neurologists
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
environmental factors
|
| gptkbp:is_managed_by |
assistive devices
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
regular follow-ups
|
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
PMA
|
| gptkbp:is_often_researched_in |
clinical trials
|
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
other neuromuscular disorders
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the ALS family of diseases
the spectrum of motor neuron diseases |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:healthcare_professionals
health organizations |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
neurology
|
| gptkbp:may_be_inherited |
genetic mutations
|
| gptkbp:may_progress_to |
total paralysis
|
| gptkbp:player_development |
slow
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
adulthood
|
| gptkbp:rarity |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
|
| gptkbp:requires |
nutritional support
physical therapy occupational therapy home modifications |
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
motor neuron diseases
|
| gptkbp:symptoms |
muscle weakness
muscle wasting |
| gptkbp:treatment |
supportive care
symptomatic management |
| gptkbp:type_of |
motor neuron disease
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Steve_Gleason
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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