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 onset of ALS/MND may be so subtle that symptoms are overlooked or misread. The earliest symptoms may include: 1  Muscle weakness. 2  Muscle twitches (fasciculations). 3  Cramps and/or tight and stiff muscles (spasticity). 4  Muscle loss and/or atrophy. 5  Slurred and nasal speech. 6  Difficulty chewing and swallowing. 7  Excessive choking. 8  Excessive shortness of breath. 9  Unintended weight loss.