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Study links constipation with faster ALS progression, poorer survival

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Constipation, a symptom experienced by about half of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, is associated with a significantly faster disease progression and poorer survival, according to a new study. Constipation was also linked to worse anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, data showed. “Objective assessment of these symptoms is critical for effective disease management,” and “implementing early intestinal management strategies could…

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Acadie Nouvelle

A potential treatment for ALS will be the subject of a study in Montreal

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