Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis, Medical Management, & Rehabilitation by Jack Burks

Description: Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis, Medical Management, & Rehabilitation by Jack S. Burks, MD and Kenneth P. Johnson, MD. This book is new still in the plastic shrink wrap. Product InformationAlthough new immunomodulating treatments have made dramatic inroads into lessening the impact of Multiple Sclerosis, no cure is yet in sight. Most patients will progress, and dealing with their many complex symptoms and issues requires many levels of medical and rehabilitative care. This important book focuses on symptom control and clinical management of multiple scerosis.Product IdentifiersPublisher: Springer Publishing Company, IncorporatedISBN-10 1888799358ISBN-13 9781888799354 Product Key FeaturesAuthor: Jack S. Burks and Kenneth P. JohnsonPublication Name: Multiple Sclerosis : Diagnosis, Medical Management and RehabilitationFormat HardcoverLanguage EnglishPublication Year 2000Type TextbookNumber of Pages 598 PagesDimensionsItem Length 11.3in.Item Height 1.2in.Item Width 8.8in.Item Weight 4lbs 4ozAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification Number Rc377.M847 2000Reviews..."well written and comprehensive: one stop shopping for a variety of topics related to MS. Excellent charts make the information easily accessible...A wonderful resource for neurologists, physiatrists and allied health care professionals involved in the daily management of MS.", Presented clearly and concisely with¨ well-designed tables help to summarize the main points of each chapter...Important scales used in the evaluation of patients or in clinical research are presented in an easily understandable manner, and the advantages and disadvantages of each scale are thoughtfully considered."Table of ContentHistory; The History of Multiple Sclerosis; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Risk Factors and Theories of Causation; Epidemiology; Diagnosis, Signs and Symptoms, and Classification;; Initial Symptoms; Diagnosis and Classification of Inflammatory Demyelinating Disorders; Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Elucidation of Disease Course, and Determining Prognosis; The Differential Diagnosis and Clues to Misdiagnosis; Treatment; Immunology and Etiologic Concepts; Therapy of Relapsing Forms; Treatment of Progressive Forms; Emerging Therapies; Symptom Management and Rehabilitation; Introduction to Symptom and Rehabilitative Management: Disease Management Model; Clinical and Rehabilitation Outcome Measures; Fatigue; Spastic Paresis; Weakness; Mobility; Vertigo, Imbalance, and Incoordination; Neuro-Ophthalmologic Signs and Symptoms; Paroxysmal Disorders; Dysarthria; Cognitive and Emotional Disorders; Pain and Dysesthesia; Bladder Dysfunction; Bowel Disturbance; Sexual Dysfunction; Autonomic Disorders; Dysphagia; Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Women's Issues; Societal Issues; Managed Care; Home Care Management: A Model for an Interdisciplinary Approach; A Model for Long-Term Care; Multiple Sclerosis in the Community; Vocational Issues; Ad-Vocational Issues; Multiple Sclerosis and the Family; Index.Copyright Date 2000Topic Neurology, Multiple SclerosisIllustrated YesGenre Medical

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