[Neuropsychopathology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a serious neuro-degenerative disease related to involvement of central motor neurons (cerebral cortex) and peripheral neurons (anterior horn of the spinal cord and motor nuclei of the medulla). Clinical progression is marked by extensive paralysis leading to death, most frequently by respiratory failure. Specific nursing care is required at each stage of the illness.

[Neuropsychopathology of stroke victims].

A stroke is a medical emergency with potentially fatal consequences. The speed of the initial treatment has a direct impact on the person's outcome. Rehabilitation and the support provided to the patient and their families is long-term.