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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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2021

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatment

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Does Edaravone Slow Disease Progression In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?, J. Michael Rutledge Jan 2021

Does Edaravone Slow Disease Progression In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?, J. Michael Rutledge

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Objective: The objective of this EBM review is to determine whether or not Edaravone is effective at slowing disease progression in patients with ALS.

Study Design: Review of three randomized control trials.

Data Source: All articles were published in English between 2014 and 2019. Articles were obtained from peer-reviewed journals and databases using Cochrane Collaboration, PubMed, Medline, and Embase.

Outcomes: The outcome measured was physical function assessed by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment and Questionnaire 40 Revised (ALSAQ-40R). Patients are asked to provide a perceived ability rating on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 indicating perfect health and …