Early indicators, early treatments, neuroprotection in multiple sclerosis / O.R. Hommes, G. Comi, (Eds.).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hommes, Otto R. (Otto Roelf)

Comi, G. (Giancarlo), 1947-

Series:

Topics in neuroscience

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple sclerosis--Pathophysiology.

Multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis--Treatment.

Multiple Sclerosis--physiopathology.

Multiple Sclerosis--therapy.

Physiology, Pathological.

Medical Subjects:

Multiple Sclerosis--physiopathology.

Multiple Sclerosis--therapy.

Physical Description:

xv, 199 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Milano ; New York : Springer, [2004]

Contents:

Chapter 1 Evidence for an Early Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis / G. Comi, L. Moiola 1

Chapter 2 Inflammation, Demyelination, and Axonal Degeneration: Three Aspects of the Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis Revealed by Campath-1H Treatment / A.J. Coles, M.G. Wing, P. Molyneux, A. Paolillo, C.M. Davie, G. Hale, D. Miller, H. Waldmann, A. Compston 15

Chapter 3 Genetic Regulation of Nerve Cell Death/Glial Activation and Protective Effects of Myelin Basic Protein Autoimmune Neurotrophin Production in Mechanically Induced Neurodegeneration / F. Piehl, O. Lidman, T. Olsson 27

Chapter 4 Neuroprotective Treatment in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: A Phase I/II Study with Riluzole / N. Kalkers, F. Barkhof, L. Bergers, R. van Schijndel, C. Polman 41

Chapter 5 Neuropathology and Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis / C. Bjartmar, B.D. Trapp 49

Chapter 6 Autoimmune Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis / I.R. Cohen 63

Chapter 7 Early Treatment of Progression in Multiple Sclerosis / R.E. Gonsette 67

Chapter 8 Imaging for Tissue Characterization in Multiple Sclerosis and Other White Matter Diseases / M. Filippi, N. De Stefano 83

Chapter 9 Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and Neuroprotection. The Results of a Study of Cognitive Decline in Old Age. Is There a Case for this Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis? / A. Capurso, F. Panza, V. Solfrizzi, C. Capurso, A. D'Introno, S. Capurso, A.M. Colacicco 97

Chapter 10 Neuroprotection in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Lessons for Early Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis / J. De Keyser, G. Ramsaransinc, E. Zeinstra, N. Wilczak 109

Chapter 11 Soluble VCAM-1 Release Indicates Inflammatory Blood-Brain Barrier Pathology and Further Modulates Adhesion / B.A. Kallmann, V. Hummel, K.V. Toyka, P. Rieckmann 115

Chapter 12 Early Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis with Intravenous Immunoglobulin: Rationale and Study Design / A. Achiron, Y. Barak, M. Faibel, S. Miron, I. Kishner, M. Chen, Y. Stern, I. Sarova-Pinhas 119

Chapter 13 Serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with a First Clinical Episode Suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis: Outline of a Research Protocol / C. Pozzilli, P. Pantano, S. Di Legge, F. Caramia, M.C. Piattella, I. Pestalozza, W. Nucciarelli|cA. Paolillo, L. Bozzao, G.L. Lenzi 129

Chapter 14 T1-Hypointense Lesions (T1 Black Holes) in Mild-to-Moderate Disability Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis / J.H. Simon, L. Jacobs, N. Simonian, the MS Collaborative Research Group 135

Chapter 15 Acute Monosymptomatic Optic Neuritis: Potential Clues to Early Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis / D.I. Kaufman 141

Chapter 16 Antibody Mediated Demyelination / A. Van der Goes, E.C.W. Breij, M. Kortekaas, K. Hoekstra, P.J.H. Jongen, C.D. Dijkstra, S. Amor 155

Chapter 17 Anti-MOG Antibodies as Early Predictors for Conversion to Relapsing-Remitting Disease Course in Patients Suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis / T. Berger, P. Rubner, R. Egg, E. Dilitz, D. Stadlbauer, F. Deisenhammer, C. Linington, M. Reindl 163

Chapter 18 Sunlight, Vitamin D, and Multiple Sclerosis / C.E. Hayes 167

Chapter 19 The Yin and Yang of Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis / G. Giovannoni 181

Chapter 20 Management of Interferon-[beta]1b (Betaseron) Failures in Multiple Sclerosis with Interferon-[alpha]n3 (Alferon N) / W.A. Sheremata, A. Minagar 191.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

8847001951

OCLC:

53398270