Download or read book Fast Facts Multiple Sclerosis written by Stella E. Hughes and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of disability in young adults, carrying a considerable individual and societal economic burden. The development of disease-modifying therapies and updates to diagnostic criteria are leading us into a new era for MS management, both in the earliest disease phases and progressive MS. In this completely revised/fully updated edition of Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, we present the most recent evidence on disease pathogenesis and all clinical aspects of the condition, as well as the latest on disease-modifying therapies and other potential treatments. Given the need for multidisciplinary management of MS, we have written this resource for the benefit of all health professionals involved in MS care. Table of Contents: • Epidemiology and genetics • Pathology • The clinical picture • Treatment of relapses and symptoms • Disease-modifying treatment • Emerging therapies • Special MS populations • Lifestyle considerations and the multidisciplinary team • Advanced MS
Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis Fast Facts written by George D. Perkin and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fast Facts written by Omar Malik and published by Health Press (NM). This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest evidence on disease pathomechanisms, clinical aspects and modern diagnostic criteria, a review of novel therapies is also incorporated.
Download or read book Fast Facts Multiple Sclerosis written by Mary Rensel and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the last edition of this book, 'no evidence of disease activity' (NEDA) has been proposed as a new treatment target, early data on the first pharmacological treatments for progressive MS have emerged, and the first remyelination trial has shown positive effects on nerve repair. It is with this sense of optimism that the authors of 'Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis' have detailed the latest developments for use in clinical practice by all members of the multidisciplinary team, including: • a concise overview of investigations and modern diagnostic criteria • a holistic approach to all signs and symptoms, and proactive relapse management • the latest disease-modifying drugs, including when to treat, choice of drug and risk versus benefit. With case histories that will help to guide treatment decisions, discussion of the special considerations for MS during pregnancy, and in children and the elderly, and a detailed outline of emerging therapies, this book will benefit all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with this complex disease.
Download or read book Fast Facts Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis written by Dawn Langdon and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Difficulties with cognition are an assault on ourselves and our identities. In the context of the unpredictable and often progressive course of multiple sclerosis (MS), reductions in information processing, memory function, and other mental faculties can be a heavy burden for people with MS (PwMS). Fast Facts: Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis was written to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in MS clinics and other services. Each chapter is designed to be read as a standalone text. The authors aim with this book is to bring increased understanding and confidence to everyone facing the challenges of dealing with cognitive impairment linked to MS. Table of Contents: • What do cognitive difficulties mean for people with MS and their caregiver partners? • MS cognitive difficulties and their impacts • How do MS cognitive deficits relate to other variables? • Assessment strategies • MS clinic management of cognition I: healthcare professional information and action • MS clinic management of cognition II: people with MS’ engagement, information, and action • Additional specialist input • Difficult conversations
Download or read book Fast Facts Multiple Sclerosis written by S.E. Hughes and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of disability in young adults, carrying a considerable individual and societal economic burden. The development of disease-modifying therapies and updates to diagnostic criteria are leading us into a new era for MS management, both in the earliest disease phases and progressive MS. In this completely revised/fully updated edition of Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, we present the most recent evidence on disease pathogenesis and all clinical aspects of the condition, as well as the latest on disease-modifying therapies and other potential treatments. Given the need for multidisciplinary management of MS, we have written this resource for the benefit of all health professionals involved in MS care. Table of Contents: • Epidemiology and genetics • Pathology • The clinical picture • Treatment of relapses and symptoms • Disease-modifying treatment • Emerging therapies • Special MS populations • Lifestyle considerations and the multidisciplinary team • Advanced MS
Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Paul O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis'MS'strikes about one in a thousand North Americans, usually in early adulthood, when they are building careers and starting families. Because the disease involves the central nervous system, its effects are wide-ranging and difficult to predict. Until the 1990s, we could treat some symptoms of MS but not the disease itself. Now we have several drugs that work against MS, and others are being developed. We still can't cure MS, but we can slow its progress and diminish its effects. This fourth edition of Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need is a comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table, and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations. Topics include: '¢ What MS is, and who gets it '¢ How MS is diagnosed '¢ Why the disease affects different people in different ways '¢ How 'relapsing-remitting' MS differs from 'progressive MS' '¢ How people with MS, and their families, can adapt their homes, careers, and lifestyles to cope with the disease '¢ Which treatments work, which don't, and what help is on the horizon Combining authoritative medical advice and practical hands-on tips, Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts You Need is an invaluable guide for anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by this complex disease. Praise for Multiple Sclerosis : 'With so much new scientific information emerging about multiple sclerosis, this book's clear and comprehensive account of these developments is invaluable'¦. A 'must' for persons with MS and their families.' 'William J. McIlroy, MD, FRCPC, National Medical Advisor, MS Society of Canada
Download or read book Fast Facts written by David Rampton and published by Health Press (UK). This book was released on 2006 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, referred to collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic debilitating disorders. IBD, particularly Crohn's disease, is increasing everywhere, most notably in the Western world where about 1 in 200 people now has the condition. This highly readable, 'zippy' fifth edition of "Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease" provides succinct yet thorough information that will aid early recognition of these disorders and their complications, alongside practical holistic management advice. -- From product description.
Download or read book Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis written by George Jelinek and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large Print.
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Download or read book Prognosis in Advanced Cancer written by Paul Glare and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predicting survival and other outcomes is increasingly being recognized as an important skill for palliative care doctors and nurses, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with advanced cancer. Accurate prognosis is essential if we are to offer quality of care and 'a good death', as well as to aid decision-making. There is much prognostic information available that is scattered throughout the palliative care and oncological literature but this is the first time it has been gathered systematically in one place. Glare and Christakis, leaders in the field of prognosis, bring together a team of international contributors from across the fields of palliative care and oncology. This comprehensive but practical guide begins with the principles of prognostication, including formulating the prediction and then communicating it. Topics such as statistical issues, evidence-based medicine, and the ethics of prognostication are also covered. The second section addresses prognostication in 15 specific cancer sites once they have reached the advanced stage, following a standard template for consistency and easy access to the key information. The third section deals with prognostication in patients with a variety of common clinical conditions at the end of life, such as bowel obstruction, hypercalcaemia, and brain metastases. In addition, survival curves are provided within each chapter, palliative care conditions are examined for the first time, and a summary table of long and short term prognosis ensures this book remains practical.
Download or read book The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto written by Julie Stachowiak, PhD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empowering guide for increasing your quality of life, navigating challenges, and embracing opportunities Julie Stachowiak, PhD is the About.com Guide to Multiple Sclerosis. As an epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS, Julie has an in-depthunderstanding about the scientific developments around MS and the personal side of living with a chronic illness. In the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto, Julie shows you how to create your own personal MS manifesto and provides practical tools and reassurance to help you ìget betterî in your life, from optimizing medical care and managing symptoms, to strengthening relationships, dealing with emotions, and embracing activism. Committed to making the hard parts easier and the good parts last longer, Julie show you how to figure out what you need, identify opportunities, understand challenges, and get your needs met. With the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto, youíll know how to: Create your personal mission statement Protect yourself by learning more about medications you are currently taking or considering to take Determine what you want in a doctor and how to evaluate the doctor you have Celebrate your successesóand why itís essential that you do Make disclosing your MS status to friends, family and others easier Find a support group
Download or read book The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book written by Roy Laver Swank and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swank and Dugan provide complete background information on the development of the diet and the clinical tests that have proven its effectiveness. In addition to helpful sections on the lifestyle of the M.S. patient, Swank and Dugan offer tips on sticking to the diet, equipping the kitchen, shopping for healthful food, eating out (with some pertinent information on fast-food restaurants), and keeping the careful dietary records that are essential to continuing good nutrition. This is the low-fat diet that works in reducing the number and severity of relapses in M.S. patients — and The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book provides the nutritious and tasty recipes that M.S. patients and their families can live with for years to come.
Download or read book McAlpine s Multiple Sclerosis written by Alastair Compston and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the latest edition of the classic book on the subject of multiple sclerosis. An international group of authors has been involved in updating this edition which features more information on imaging and investigations, and a new chapter on neurobiology and glial development.
Download or read book Coping With Multiple Sclerosis written by Cynthia Benz and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple sclerosis (MS) - a disease of the central nervous system - is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults today. In her authoritative and inspiring book, Cynthia Benz demystifies the illness, explains its symptoms and patterns and offers a wealth of practical advice on coping with MS on a day-to-day basis. Including information on: - How to cope with stress and remain optimistic - Available therapies - from traditional drugs and physiotherapy to alternative treatments including acupuncture, homeopathy and massage - What help is on offer and where it can be found Revised and updated for the 21st century this is the essential handbook for people with MS, parents and carers alike.
Download or read book The Power of Rare written by Victoria Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Power of Rare is equal parts science and inspiration. In her urgent drive to help her daughter, Victoria Jackson not only transformed the competitive world of biomedical research, but also created a new medical model for generations to come." —Arianna Huffington Victoria Jackson revolutionized the beauty industry in the 1980s and '90s with her "no make-up" approach to make-up and ultimately made Victoria Jackson Cosmetics into a billion-dollar global brand. But her greatest test of the power of rare didn't come until her daughter, Ali, was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMO—a rare, life-threatening autoimmune disease—and Victoria, driven by a mother's love, set out to find a cure for her daughter. Within days of hearing Ali's diagnosis in 2008, Victoria began the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation to fund medical research into this often misdiagnosed orphan disease. Her "blueprint" called for breaking down the so-called silos of traditional medical research and bringing together some of the greatest minds to collaborate and share their findings. She hadn't expected to galvanize how medical research works, but within only a few years, that's just what she did. By focusing on the "rare" in each of us, the foundation has catalyzed breakthroughs in NMO in record time. These advances are also opening new doors to solving MS, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases—plus diseases that are not so rare, including cancer, infection, aging, and more. It has been Victoria's guiding philosophy that if she can do it, anyone can. With The Power of Rare, she shares how the foundation harnessed the power of rare to speed discoveries that help patients. Through her business savvy, wit, and heart, she offers real-world advice and inspiration for others to tap into "rare" to empower their own breakthroughs.
Download or read book An Epidemic of Absence written by Moises Velasquez-Manoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A controversial, revisionist approach to autoimmune and allergic disorders considers the perspective that the human immune system has been disabled by twentieth-century hygiene and medical practices.
