Impact of diabetes mellitus on the respiratory function of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.

Susana Pinto Miguel Oliveira Santos Marta Gromicho Michael Swash Mamede de Carvalho

Published in: European journal of neurology (2023)

ALS patients with DM had increased risk of respiratory impairment and should be closely monitored. Early NIV allowed for similar survival rate between groups.

Keyphrases

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
weight loss