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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023

Current status and future directions of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research in Africa: a perspective.

Nicholas Aderinto, Opeyemi Muili AbdulBasit, Oluwatosin Afolayan, Mubarak Mustapha Jolayemi

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Nicholas AderintoDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Opeyemi Muili AbdulBasitDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Oluwatosin AfolayanDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Mubarak Mustapha JolayemiFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with a global burden. Despite significant strides in ALS research, challenges facing ALS research in Africa are substantial. This paper discusses the current status and future directions of ALS research in Africa. Challenges and opportunities for ALS research in the region are highlighted, including limited funding and resources, the need for collaboration, and capacity building. Emerging technologies in ALS research in Africa are described, including telemedicine, neuroimaging, and genetic studies. Priorities for future ALS research in Africa are identified, including epidemiological studies, developing culturally appropriate diagnostic and management tools, and clinical trials of emerging treatments. Addressing these priorities will be critical to advancing ALS research and improving patient outcomes in Africa.

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Africaamyotrophic lateral sclerosisneurodegenerative diseaseresearch

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PMID37363576
PMCPMC10289691

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