sporadic ALS

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkb:form_of_amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
motor neurons
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
electromyography
nerve conduction studies
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:inheritance non-inherited
gptkbp:onset adult
gptkbp:prevalence 90-95% of ALS cases
most common form of ALS
gptkbp:prognosis progressive
fatal
gptkbp:riskFactor age
male sex
environmental factors
gptkbp:symptom difficulty breathing
difficulty speaking
difficulty swallowing
muscle atrophy
muscle weakness
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:edaravone
gptkb:riluzole
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_disease
gptkb:SOD1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sporadic ALS