Brainwaves

This week on the program, our earlier episode on the multidisciplinary care of ALS patients gets a face lift. Since it originally aired in 2016, there have been several important advances in the treatment of these patients--including the first FDA approved therapy for this condition in more than 2 decades. But many of the core management strategies remain the same. Dr. Lauren Elman, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director of Research Operations and Associate Director of clinical care at the Penn Comprehensive ALS Center, shares her experience in this 2019 update. Produced by James E. Siegler. Music courtesy of Chris Zabriskie, Nuno Adelaida, and Meydan. Sound effects by Mike Koenig and Daniel Simion. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @brainwavesaudio for the latest updates to the podcast. REFERENCES de Carvalho M, Dengler R, Eisen A, England JD, Kaji R, Kimura J, Mills K, Mits