2001
Disease status and use of ventilatory support by ALS patients
Cedarbaum J, Stambler N. Disease status and use of ventilatory support by ALS patients. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Frontotemporal Degeneration 2001, 2: 19-22. PMID: 11465928, DOI: 10.1080/146608201300079373.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical ventilationPlacebo patientsUse of MVRespiratory adverse eventsUse of BiPAPHealth resource utilizationPhase III trialsBiPAP useR-metHuBDNFProspective databaseSymptom durationVentilatory supportAdverse eventsIII trialsALS patientsMean baselinePrescribing practicesVital capacityBehavior of physiciansBiPAPALSFRS scorePatientsMortality rateDisease statusTrials
1999
The ALSFRS-R: a revised ALS functional rating scale that incorporates assessments of respiratory function
Cedarbaum J, Stambler N, Malta E, Fuller C, Hilt D, Thurmond B, Nakanishi A, . B. The ALSFRS-R: a revised ALS functional rating scale that incorporates assessments of respiratory function. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 1999, 169: 13-21. PMID: 10540002, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-510x(99)00210-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsALS Functional Rating ScaleAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisFunctional Rating ScaleRating ScaleALSFRS-R scoreProgression of disabilitySickness Impact ProfileQuality of lifeVentilatory supportImpact ProfileRespiratory functionLateral sclerosisQuality of functionStrong internal consistencyAdditional assessmentInternal consistencyRating instrumentStrong determinantOrthopneaDyspneaSclerosisPatientsDysfunctionRespiratory