The School of Specialists of the Italian Air Force hosted the “Focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis” Conference, sponsored by the Caserta Section of the National Association for the Assistance of the Children of Servicemen and Former Servicemen and Civilians of the Defence (ANAFIM) and organized by the Popular University of Caserta in collaboration, among other things, with the Caserta and Naples Sections of the Italian Association for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which recorded a great success in terms of participation and interest among professionals, scholars, medical and paramedical staff. During the two days of activity, the neurological, pneumological, phoniatric, gastroenterological, physiotherapeutic, psychological and care aspects surrounding the disease, which in Italy affects approximately 5,000 confirmed cases and every day registers 3 new cases, were explored through the interventions of authoritative and expert speakers. During his speech, the Commander of the Specialist School, Colonel Marco Paolo Felli, welcomed all the participants, emphasizing the importance of research in the field of diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Air Force’s willingness to undertake initiatives for social utility purposes.
