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Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Inflammatory Disorders
Lawrence M. Samkoff (Edited by), L Samkoff (Author), Andrew D. Goodman (Edited by)
9780470673881, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 8 August 2014
224 pages
24.6 x 17.3 x 1.3 cm, 0.336 kg
Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Inflammatory Disorders is a practical guide to effective care of patients with multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic and CNS inflammatory disorders. • Algorithms and guidelines • “Tips and Tricks” boxes on improving outcomes • “Caution” warning boxes to avoiding problems • “Science Revisited”—quick reminders of the basic science principles necessary for understanding Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Inflammatory Disorders is an ideal reference for neurologists in practice and training.
It provides the scientific basis of multiple sclerosis including etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. It covers the diagnostic process, the course of the disease and prognosis, and the use of MRI in diagnosis and disease monitoring. Disease-modifying treatment algorithms for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, switching therapy, and progressive multiple sclerosis treatment algorithms are all discussed in detail. It also addresses multiple sclerosis in childhood and pregnancy and includes assessment of alternative therapies.
This new addition to the Neurology in Practice series contains practical guidance and learning features:
Contributors vii Series Foreword x Preface xi chapter 1 1 Etiology chapter 2 10 Immunopathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis chapter 3 18 Diagnostic Process chapter 4 29 MRI in Diagnosis and Disease Monitoring chapter 5 45 Relapsing MS: Disease Staging and Therapeutic Algorithms chapter 6 57 chapter 7 67 Sex-Determined Issues in Multiple Sclerosis chapter 8 77 Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis chapter 9 91 Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Risks and Benefits chapter 10 102 Symptomatic Management of MS chapter 11 114 Invisible Symptoms of MS: Fatigue, Depression, and Cognition chapter 12 122 Rehabilitation chapter 13 134 Psychosocial Adaptation to Multiple Sclerosis chapter 14 144 Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis chapter 15 153 Neuromyelitis Optica chapter 16 163 Neurosarcoidosis chapter 17 169 Lyme Neuroborreliosis chapter 18 178 Neuro-Behçet Syndrome Index 191
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