How is ALS diagnosed?

This video describes what ALS is and the requirements that must be met when diagnosing ALS. It lists the symptoms and signs of ALS as well as the different tests conducted to determine an ALS diagnosis.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students: Aagman Walia, Afraah Shirin, Jayson Subaskaran, and Sharangi Vasavan in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

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References:

ALS Canada. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.als.ca
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Fact Sheet. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/P...

Carvalho, M. D., & Swash, M. (2009). Awaji diagnostic algorithm increases sensitivity of El Escorial criteria for ALS diagnosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 10(1), 53-57.

Wijesekera, L. C., & Leigh, P. N. (2

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