Trending Topics In Multiple Sclerosis

Author : Alina Gonzalez-Quevedo
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535126563
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trending Topics in Multiple Sclerosis written by Alina Gonzalez-Quevedo and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by progressive demyelination and neurodegeneration of the central nervous system (CNS), constituting the most common demyelinating disease of the CNS in humans. Although intensive research over many decades has unveiled many pathophysiological mechanisms in the development of MS, the cause is still unknown. Nevertheless, it does seem clear that genetic susceptibility and environmental factors play crucial roles. Trending Topics in Multiple Sclerosis is a book that provides an insight into some of the main problems currently debated in this area of research, focusing on topics that deal with genetic and environmental risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, neurocognitive findings, and neuroprotective strategies.

Author : Anne C. La Flamme
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319255436
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emerging and Evolving Topics in Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis and Treatments written by Anne C. La Flamme and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, we have made great advances in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) research, and this book focuses on those advances in MS pathogenesis and treatment. While some of these advances have been through new approaches and ideas that have emerged in the last decade such as the newly identified protective role that amyloid proteins may play in MS or the use of helminths to treat autoimmune diseases, others have evolved from previous theories and ideas that have only now gained momentum and a deeper understanding such as the role of HLA or gender in MS susceptibility. This book covers these emerging and evolving topics and highlights the substantial advancements made in elucidation of the factors regulating susceptibility or disease progression, identification of new ways to monitor or predict MS pathology, and development of new strategies for treating MS.

Author : Melissa Stauffer
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 9781578068036
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Multiple Sclerosis written by Melissa Stauffer and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2006-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For patients and companions, this handbook offers an informative overview of all aspects of multiple sclerosis.

Author : Jonathan Howard, MD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826177476
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Jonathan Howard, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, this book should be your first stop. Written in easy-to-understand language by an MS specialist, this guide explores the questions that patients and their families typically ask—from disease basics, to treatment options, managing relapses, and lifestyle concerns, including diet and working. Whether newly diagnosed or coping with the unpredictable day-to-day, this valuable reference will arm you with the latest information. Designed to be a thorough, yet concise summary of all aspects of MS, the book simplifies complex medical topics and is based on the latest science. For patients at any stage and the people who support them, Multiple Sclerosis: Questions and Answers for Patients and Loved Ones provides the answers you need to understand this disease, its challenges, and the medical treatments and other tools now available for managing it successfully. Key Features: Complete guide with straightforward answers to the most frequently asked questions by MS patients Up-to-date information on treatment options, including the benefits and drawbacks of new MS medications and who should be taking them Addresses special topics, such as pregnancy in combination with MS treatments and working after diagnosis Presents an overview of symptoms with tips on how to combat them Offers useful advice about symptom management and lifestyle changes to meet the physical and emotional challenges MS brings

Author : Claudia Lucchinetti
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437711294
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis 3, Volume 34 E-Book written by Claudia Lucchinetti and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple Sclerosis 3 emphasizes the latest in the pharmacologic treatment of this incurable inflammatory demyelinating disorder. Primary editors Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, and Reinhard Hohlfeld, MD, with the aid of all new contributors, present a complete and current reference on multiple sclerosis that includes discussions of such hot topics as Biomarkers, Genomics, and Surrogate Outcomes in MS; Pediatric MS; Transverse Myelitis; Attack Therapies in MS; Current Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategies in MS; Management of Aggressive MS; Symptomatic Therapies in MS; Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; and Strategies to Promote Neuroprotection and Repair. Distinguish between MS and other similar demyelinating disorders and know the best and most aggressive methods of treatment. This title in the Blue Books of Neurology series is exactly what you need to treat the disease and its relapses. Covers the latest clinical advances and relevant discussions—Biomarkers, Genomics, and Surrogate Outcomes in MS; Pediatric MS; Transverse Myelitis; Attack Therapies in MS; Current Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategies in MS; Management of Aggressive MS; Symptomatic Therapies in MS; Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; and Strategies to Promote Neuroprotection and Repair—to bring you up to date and keep your practice state-of-the-art. Features a greater emphasis on practical management to help you determine the type of multiple sclerosis and the best course of therapy. Focuses on pharmaceutical therapies so you know the best and most aggressive methods and which drugs to use for treatment. Includes extensive information on differential diagnosis so that you can clearly distinguish between multiple sclerosis and other similar demyelinating disorders. Presents expert new editors and experienced contributing authors for the most current and relevant practice information. Emphasizes the pharmacologic management of patients with multiple sclerosis to address treating the actual disease and its relapses as well as treating the symptoms.

Author : June Halper, MSN, ANP, FAAN
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935281259
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis written by June Halper, MSN, ANP, FAAN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 15% of MS patients are diagnosed with the progressive form of the disease and experience symptoms such as tremor, poor coordination, difficulty walking, and other problems from the start. While an additional 50%, of those diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS, will develop progressive MS within 10 years. Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming the Challenges, 2nd Edition is written for people who have been diagnosed with the progressive form of multiple sclerosis. It focuses on the newest advances in managing worsening symptoms and offers hope to MS patients facing the future. This concise and practical overview educates patients about diagnosis, disease-modifying therapies, managing difficult symptoms, and coping strategies. Other topics include: Top Ten Questions about Progressive MS Can Progressive MS be Treated? Vocational and Legal Issues A Glimpse into the Future This encouraging and informative book will be a welcome addition to any patient, healthcare professional, or institutional library.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030917130X
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-07-10 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease of the nervous system, affecting about 1 million people worldwide. Even though it has been known for over a hundred years, no cause or cure has yet been discovered-but now there is hope. New therapies have been shown to slow the disease progress in some patients, and the pace of discoveries about the cellular machinery of the brain and spinal cord has accelerated. This book presents a comprehensive overview of multiple sclerosis today, as researchers seek to understand its processes, develop therapies that will slow or halt the disease and perhaps repair damage, offer relief for specific symptoms, and improve the abilities of MS patients to function in their daily lives. The panel reviews existing knowledge and identifies key research questions, focusing on: Research strategies that have the greatest potential to understand the biological mechanisms of recovery and to translate findings into specific strategies for therapy. How people adapt to MS and the research needed to improve the lives of people with MS. Management of disease symptoms (cognitive impairment, depression, spasticity, vision problems, and others). The committee also discusses ways to build and financially support the MS research enterprise, including a look at challenges inherent in designing clinical trials. This book will be important to MS researchers, research funders, health care advocates for MS research and treatment, and interested patients and their families.

Author : John Brust
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071701184
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Neurology, Second Edition written by John Brust and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy, practical, and management-oriented neurology sourcebook – delivering everything you need in one easy-to-carry volume CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Neurology, 2e provides busy clinicians with practical, up-to-date strategies for assessing and managing the most frequently seen neurologic conditions in adults and children. Features Consistent presentation includes Essentials of Diagnosis, Symptoms and Signs, Diagnostic Studies, Differential Diagonsis, Treatment, and Prognosis Coverage of disorders in both adults and children Practical information on common conditions such as headaches, movement disorders, and central nervous system infections Expert help with ischemicand hemorrhagic stroke, epilepsy, sleeping disorders, dizziness, hearing loss, dementia and memory loss, psychiatric problems, and more Thorough coverage of diagnostic tests More than 100 informative photos and illustrations Updated with the latest findings and developments This second edition will be valuable to anyone who sees patients with neurologic complaints, whether in primary care or the neurology clinic.

Author : Michael Olek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592598552
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Michael Olek and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-27 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A synthesis of current concepts about the evaluation, treatment, and future directions in MS. On the evaluation side, the authors review the use of MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional MRI, and three-dimensional MRI, and consider the rapidly developing body of pathologic information they have yielded. On the treatment side, the focus is on recently approved medications (Novantrone), new indications for medications (CHAMPS Trial), medications in development (Oral Interferon Tau, Oral Copaxone, and Oral Cellcept), immunosuppressive therapy for both progressive disease and symptomatic therapy; the current medications for treating relapsing-remitting MS (Avonex, Betaseron, and Copaxone) are also discussed. For future directions, the authors present the current best thinking, as well as the latest discoveries in immunology relating to MS, including groundbreaking B-cell research and its applications to specific immunotherapies, and the use of immune markers for tracking the disease.

Author : Paul O'Connor
Publisher : Key Porter
ISBN 13 : 9781552635285
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Paul O'Connor and published by Key Porter. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple Sclerosis-MS-strikes about one in a thousand North Americans, usually in early adulthood, when they are building careers and starting families. In the wholly revised and updated edition of Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need, readers will find a fact-filled, comprehensive guide to living with MS. The accessible text is supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations. Topics include: what MS is, and who gets it; how MS is diagnosed as 'possible,' 'probable' or 'definite'; why the disease affects different people in different ways; how 'relapsing-remitting' MS differs from 'progressive' MS; how people with MS, and their families, can adapt their homes, careers and lifestyles to cope with the disease; which treatments work, which don't and what is on the horizon. This edition of Multiple Sclerosis has been revised to incorporate new findings related to the diagnosis and treatment of MS, including very early as well as more advanced disease. Additional information has also been included on the treatment of fatigue among other symptoms.