Treatment for sialorrhea (excessive saliva) in people with motor neuron disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abstract Background Motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that may cause dysphagia, as well as limb weakness, dysarthria, emotional lability, and respiratory failure. Since normal salivary production is 0.5 L to 1.5 L daily, loss of salivary clearance due to dysphagia leads to salivary pooling […]
Physical exercise training for type 3 spinal muscular atrophy
Abstract Background Physical exercise training might improve muscle and cardiorespiratory function in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Optimization of aerobic capacity or other resources in residual muscle tissue through exercise may counteract the muscle deterioration that occurs secondary to motor neuron loss and inactivity in SMA. There is currently no evidence synthesis available on physical exercise […]
Multidisciplinary care for adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
Abstract Background Multidisciplinary care (MDC) is increasingly thought to be an important means of symptomatic and supportive management for motor neuron disease (MND) but the evidence base for its effectiveness is unclear. This is the first update of a review first published in 2009. Objectives To assess the effectiveness of MDC in adults with MND, […]
Enteral tube feeding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease
Abstract Background Enteral feeding (tube feeding) is offered to many people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and maintaining adequate nutritional intake leading to weight loss. Objectives To examine the efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement or other tube feeding placement on: (1) survival; (2) nutritional status; (3) quality of life; […]