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To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian physicians concerning amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

April 5, 2026

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From theory to practice: physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Egypt – a cross-sectional study

ADAhmed DahshanCairo University MKMarwa I. M. Khalil HDHeba A. D. A. Deraz

Key Points

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian physicians concerning amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Cross-sectional design
Survey administered to physicians
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ALS
Limited knowledge about ALS observed among physicians
Low diagnostic confidence reported
Reasonable practice behaviors noted in interactions with ALS patients

Abstract

Egyptian physicians show limited ALS knowledge and low diagnostic confidence despite reasonable practice behaviors. Training and structured referral pathways are urgently needed to improve ALS preparedness in Egypt and the wider MENA region.

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Dahshan et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fe07a79560c99a0a481d https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/21678421.2026.2652326

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