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Journal Club: Depression before and after diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of depression among individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is reported to be up to 44%, depending on the assessment methodology.1 Depression negatively affects quality of life in ALS, and psychological stress is related to poorer survival among individuals with ALS.2

Source: Neurology

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000003363

Authors: Jacquelyn J. Cragg, Ryan Seals, Neil Cashman, Marc G. Weisskopf

Institutions: Harvard University, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2553646606