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ALS and frontotemporal dysfunction: a review

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Achi, Eugene Y., Rudnicki, Stacy A.·2012·Neurology Research International

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Though once believed to be a disease that was limited to the motor system, it is now apparent that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be associated with cognitive changes in some patients. Changes are consistent with frontotemporal dysfunction, and may range from mild abnormalities only recognized with formal neuropsychological testing, to profound frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Executive function, behavior, and language are the most likely areas to be involved. Screening helpful in detecting abnormalities includes verbal or categorical fluency, behavioral inventories filled out by the caregiver, and evaluation for the presence of depression and pseudobulbar affect. Patients with cognitive dysfunction have shortened survival and may be less compliant with recommendations regarding use of feeding tubes and noninvasive ventilation. Evolving knowledge of genetic and pathological links between ALS and FTD has allowed us to better understand the overlapping spectrum of ALS and FTD.

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Authors
Achi, E. Y., & Rudnicki, S. A.
Affiliations
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
Corresponding author
Rudnicki, Stacy A.
Venue
Neurology Research International
Published
2012
Volume
2012
Pages
1-9
ISSN
  • 2090-1852 (ISSN-L)
  • 2090-1860
OpenAlex
W1968615349
Cited by
74
References
112
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FWCI
5.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Neurology Research International (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Keywords
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, cognitive impairment, executive function, behavior change, language impairment, pseudobulbar affect, depression, neuropsychological screening, survival, tube feeding, non-invasive ventilation, genetic overlap

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