Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – New Clinical and Research Developments by Dr Martina Wiedau

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurologic disease, causing progressive muscle weakness, wasting, and fasciculations. Dr Martina Wiedau, director of the ALS Clinic and Research Center, UCLA, United States, gives an insightful overview of ALS and the newest developments in the field in the following webinar. After discussing general topics such as the disease mechanism, clinical presentation, and available treatment options, she provides information on research and novel treatment approaches for ALS patients. Her focus lies in glutamate, microglia, and protein aggregation.