Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Hiroshi Mitsumoto (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Hiroshi Mitsumoto, David A. Chad, Erik P. Pioro A clinically-focused discussion of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrigs Disease). The authors cover its history, clinical features, pathology and pathogenesis, treatment and management. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis presents the most comprehensive, clinically-focused information on ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) in print. The three authors, widely known for their work in this area, provide cohesive and balanced coverage of this syndrome, including the history, clinical features, pathology and pathogenesis, treatment and management of ALS. To facilitate understanding, each chapter is enhanced by comprehensive tables and figures, as well asdetailed chapter summaries. Author Biography Head, Neuromuscular Disease Section, Department of Neurology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Table of Contents Part One: Introduction to ALS1: History, Terminology, and Classification of ALS2: Epidemiology3: Functional Neuroanatomy of the Motor SystemPart Two: Clinical Features of ALS4: Clinical Features: Signs and Symptoms5: Electrodiagnosis6: The Differential Diagnosis of ALS7: Diagnostic Investigation for ALS8: Neuroimaging9: Course and Prognosis10: Familial ALSPart Three: Pathology and Pathogenesis11: Neuropathology12: Excitotoxicity and Oxidative Damage in ALS pathogenesis13: The Immune Hypothesis14: Hypotheses for Viral and Other Transmissible Agents in ALS15: Neurotrophic Factors for Motor Neurons16: Other Hypotheses of ALS17: Animal Models of ALSPart Four: Treatment and Management18: Comprehensive Care19: Symptomatic Treatment20: Treatment Trials21: Physical Rehabilitation22: Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Failure23: Speech Therapy and Communication Management24: Nutritional Management25: Psychological Management26: Medical Economics, Legality and Medical Ethics Review "This book is a "must-have" for the neurologist interested in ALS. For students and other professionals taking care of patients with ALS, this is an excellent resource worth having in the library."--Doodys Journal"This book covers the topic of ALS in a comprehensive manner from clinical presentation, diagnosis and management to the current state of ALS research. The authors are extremely thorough in their approach. At times the thoroughness tends to highlight the inadequacies of our current knowledge....This book is recommended for both clinicians and researchers who wish to stay abreast of the advances in this field. Scientists in the field who wish to grasp theclinical complexities of this disease will also find it useful, An excellent neuromuscular resource book."--The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Long Description Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis presents the most comprehensive, clinically-focused information on ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) in print. The three authors, widely known for their work in this area, provide cohesive and balanced coverage of this syndrome, including the history, clinical features, pathology and pathogenesis, treatment and management of ALS. To facilitate understanding, each chapter is enhanced by comprehensive tables and figures, as well asdetailed chapter summaries. Review Text "This book is a "must-have" for the neurologist interested in ALS. For students and other professionals taking care of patients with ALS, this is an excellent resource worth having in the library."--Doodys Journal"This book covers the topic of ALS in a comprehensive manner from clinical presentation, diagnosis and management to the current state of ALS research. The authors are extremely thorough in their approach. At times the thoroughness tends to highlight the inadequacies of our current knowledge....This book is recommended for both clinicians and researchers who wish to stay abreast of the advances in this field. Scientists in the field who wish to grasp theclinical complexities of this disease will also find it useful, An excellent neuromuscular resource book."--The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Review Quote "This book is a "must-have" for the neurologist interested in ALS. For students and other professionals taking care of patients with ALS, this is an excellent resource worth having in the library."--Doodys Journal Feature Reviews the newest modes of neuroimaging as used to diagnose ALS and to investigate the disease process Clearly explains the relationship between electrotoxicity and free radical injury to foster a better understanding of the cell death process Comprehensively covers recent clinical trials with a thorough discussion on their potential problems and issues Provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and outlines alternative treatment options, includingunconventional therapies and thepros and cons of ventilators Includes a thoughtful discussion of end-of-life issues and advice on how patients and their families can handle the financial stresses imposed by ALS Details ISBN0803602693 Author Erik P. Pioro Short Title AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS Language English ISBN-10 0803602693 ISBN-13 9780803602694 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 616.83 Series Number 49 Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Residence Cleveland, OH, US Pages 512 Position Professor of Neurology and Pathology DOI 10.1604/9780803602694 UK Release Date 1999-03-18 AU Release Date 1999-03-18 NZ Release Date 1999-03-18 US Release Date 1999-03-18 Edited by Julian Little Affiliation Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center Qualifications PsyD, ABPP Birth 1971 Death 1921 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series Contemporary Neurology Series Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-03-18 Illustrations 100 halftones and line figures Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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