This concise, abundantly illustrated text provides a complete overview of multiple sclerosis. By including recent research findings in genetics, immunology and pathophysiology, the authors provide reliable and up-to-date guidance on the epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of MS. Of par
Multiple sclerosis
โ Scribed by Kantarci, Orhun H.;Pirko, Istvan;Rodriguez, Moses
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 216
- Series
- Contemporary neurology series 84
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
The spectrum and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- The differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- The epidemiology, genetics, environment, and natural history of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- The role of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Neuropathology : clues to pathogenesis / Moses Rodriguez -- What has immunology taught us about multiple sclerosis? / Moses Rodriguez -- Neural degeneration and potential novel treatments / Moses Rodriguez -- Treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- Upcoming therapies / Istvan Pirko -- Treatment to promote remyelination / Moses Rodriguez.;This edition fills one of the few remaining 'neurologic gaps' within the 'Contemporary Neurology' series. The book offers proven, effective treatments for specific presentations and symptoms of multiple sclerosis along with a pathophysiological explanation of why they work.
โฆ Table of Contents
The spectrum and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci --
The differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci --
The epidemiology, genetics, environment, and natural history of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci --
The role of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko --
Neuropathology : clues to pathogenesis / Moses Rodriguez --
What has immunology taught us about multiple sclerosis? / Moses Rodriguez --
Neural degeneration and potential novel treatments / Moses Rodriguez --
Treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko --
Disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko --
Managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci --
Upcoming therapies / Istvan Pirko --
Treatment to promote remyelination / Moses Rodriguez.
โฆ Subjects
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--Alzheimer's & Dementia;MEDICAL--Neurology;Multiple Sclerosis;Multiple sclerosis;Electronic books;HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Alzheimer's & Dementia;MEDICAL -- Neurology
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