Multiple sclerosis : etiology, diagnosis, and new treatment strategies / edited by Michael J. Olek ; foreword by Howard L. Weiner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Olek, Michael J.

Series:

Current clinical neurology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis--therapy.

Multiple Sclerosis--diagnosis.

Multiple Sclerosis--etiology.

Medical Subjects:

Multiple Sclerosis--therapy.

Multiple Sclerosis--diagnosis.

Multiple Sclerosis--etiology.

Physical Description:

xv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, [2005]

Summary:

This volume presents current concepts on the evaluation, treatment and future directions in multiple sclerosis. Special attention is devoted to the immunologic mechanisms involved in the autoimmune process and in developing treatment strategies based on these concepts. The genetic component of the disease is discussed, as well as the role of viruses, and immunosuppressive and symptomatic therapy for progressive disease. All current medications for treatment are discussed including recently approved medications, and medications in development. This volume provides insight into the future of multiple sclerosis by presenting future therapies including bone marrow transplant, combination therapy and the latest discoveries in immunology as they related to multiple sclerosis.

Contents:

Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis / Stanley van den Noort

Differential diagnosis, clinical features, and prognosis of multiple sclerosis / Michael J. Olek

Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and prognosis of multiple sclerosis / Robert Zivadinov and Rohit Bakshi

Cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis / Darcy Cox and Laura Julian

Multiple sclerosis, genetics, and autoimmunity / Michael Demetriou

B-cell immunology in multiple sclerosis / Yufen Qin and Pierre Duquette

Multiple sclerosis: a case for early treatment / Alex C. Tselis and Omar A. Khan

Pregnancy and multiple sclerosis / Christina Caon

Treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis / Norman Wang

Cyclophosphamide therapy for multiple sclerosis / Derek R. Smith

Repair and neuroprotective strategies in multiple sclerosis / Fernando Dangond

Future therapies for multiple sclerosis / Michael J. Olek.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1588290336

OCLC:

56415113