Low muscle strength identified as early risk factor for ALS

(University of Gothenburg) Low muscle strength during the later teen years has been identified as a risk factor for much later onset of the neurological disease known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy published in the Journal of Neurology also links low blood counts at a young age to ALS.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-02/uog-lms020218.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news