What causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

What causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease of the upper and lower motor neurons leading to death from respiratory failure. About 50% of patients die within 3 years of first symptoms, and 80% within 5 years. The disease typically affects...
Accessible medical imaging

Accessible medical imaging

In 2020, more than 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the European Union (EU), whereas 1.3 million people died from cancer. By 2035, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase by 24%, making cancer the leading cause of death in the EU. Currently,...