Multiple sclerosis in clinical practice / [edited by] Stanley van den Noort and Nancy J. Holland.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Holland, Nancy J.

Van den Noort, Stanley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Central nervous system--Diseases.

Central nervous system.

Multiple sclerosis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Demos, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides the basic groundwork you need to treat these patients. It is designed for all physicians who manage the disease outside a comprehensive MS care center, emphasizing those therapies that can be used successfully by the non-MS specialist, and indicating when referral is appropriate. Most importantly, it gives you the tools to improve the quality of life for your patients, allowing them to maximize their capabilities and take advantage of all available resources.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Preface; Foreword; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1 Multiple Sclerosis: The Disease and Its Diagnosis; Chapter 2 Treatments to Reduce Disease Progression and Disability; Chapter 3 Fatigue; Chapter 4 Spasticity, Balance, Tremor and Weakness: Factors in Mobility Impairment; Chapter 5 Pain; Chapter 6 Bladder Dysfunction; Chapter 7 Bowel Management; Chapter 8 Vision; Chapter 9 Cognitive Loss; Chapter 10 Emotional Issues; Chapter 11 Primary Care Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Patients; Chapter 12 Case Studies; Chapter 13 Community Resources; Appendix

IndexBack Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-11520-0

9786612115202

1-934559-73-3

OCLC:

429664170