A regulatory framework Although common in other process manufacturing industries (e.g., food and chemicals), continuous processing is at a nascent stage in the pharmaceutical industry, where batch manufacturing is the prevailing mode.
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic comes from the Greek language.
The early onset of ALS is often very subtle-these are the first Symptoms of ALS to watch for: 1  twitching and cramping of the muscles, especially those in the hands and feet. 2  muscle weakness in the arms or legs. 3  loss of motor control in the arms or legs. 4  general weakness and fatigue. 5  tripping and falling. 6  dropping things.