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What percentage of ALS cases are familial?
What percentage of ALS cases are familial?
- 10% (correct)
- 30%
- 20%
- 5%
What is the primary method of diagnosis for ALS?
What is the primary method of diagnosis for ALS?
- Lab tests
- Genetic testing
- Imaging techniques
- Clinical observation (correct)
What is a known pathophysiological mechanism in ALS?
What is a known pathophysiological mechanism in ALS?
- Inflammation
- Oxidative stress (correct)
- Nutrient deficiency
- Hormonal imbalance
What is a characteristic of ALS?
What is a characteristic of ALS?
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What is a goal of using metabolomics in ALS research?
What is a goal of using metabolomics in ALS research?
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What was the primary goal of the study that profiled 12 elevated compounds associated with the benzothiazole drug class?
What was the primary goal of the study that profiled 12 elevated compounds associated with the benzothiazole drug class?
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What is the most consistent finding in metabolomic studies of patients with ALS?
What is the most consistent finding in metabolomic studies of patients with ALS?
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What is the proposed imbalance in the metabolic cycle of ALS patients according to one study?
What is the proposed imbalance in the metabolic cycle of ALS patients according to one study?
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What is the difference in metabolomic profile between sporadic and familial ALS patients?
What is the difference in metabolomic profile between sporadic and familial ALS patients?
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What is the potential indicator of abnormal CNS energy metabolism in ALS patients?
What is the potential indicator of abnormal CNS energy metabolism in ALS patients?
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