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  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons.
  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, but neuroimaging aids in confirmation.

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  • To review current and future MRI techniques for ALS diagnosis and management.
  • To highlight the improved accuracy of combined MRI approaches.

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  • Review of advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques.
  • Analysis of MRI's role in supporting clinical diagnosis of ALS.

Main Results:

  • Advanced MRI techniques are valuable tools in ALS diagnosis.
  • Combined MRI approaches enhance diagnostic sensitivity and specificity up to 90%.

Conclusions:

  • MRI plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of ALS.
  • Future applications of MRI hold promise for further advancements in ALS care.