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Rethinking how we define neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers are questioning how neurodegenerative diseases are classified, noting that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotempora…
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Researchers are questioning how neurodegenerative diseases are classified, noting that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and limbic‑predominant age‑related TDP‑43 encephalopathy (LATE) appear distinct on the surface. ALS targets motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. FTD impacts the frontal and temporal lobes, affecting language, personality, and behavior.
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