Neurotoxic Exposure: The Hidden Link to ALS Pathogenesis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Organobromine Exposure (ALS OB) The Core Definition of ALS and Organobromine Exposure The concept of ALS OB refers specifically to the etiological hypothesis and established epidemiological link between occupational exposure to Organobromine compounds (OBs) and the subsequent development of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS itself is a devastating, progressive neurodegenerative disorder […]
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
Introduction and Definition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating and progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the selective deterioration and eventual death of motor neurons, the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles. This condition is universally recognized as a motor neuron disease (MND), and in the United States, the terms are often used synonymously. ALS […]