Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 234 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Ch. 1. Multiple Sclerosis: the disease and its diagnosis -- Ch. 2. Treatments to reduce disease progression and disability -- Ch. 3. Fatigue -- Ch. 4. Spasticity, balance, tremor, and weakness: factors in mobility impairment -- Ch. 5. Pain -- Ch. 6. Bladder dysfunction -- Ch. 7. Bowel management -- Ch. 8. Vision -- Ch. 9. Cognitive loss -- Ch. 10. Emotional issues -- Ch. 11. Primary care needs of Multiple Sclerosis patients -- Ch. 12. Case studies -- Ch. 13 Community resources |
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 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Multiple sclerosis.
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis -- drug therapy
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Alzheimer's & Dementia.
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MEDICAL -- Neurology.
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Multiple sclerosis
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Van den Noort, Stanley.
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Holland, Nancy J.
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ISBN |
9781934559734 |
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1934559733 |
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1282115200 |
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9781282115200 |
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9786612115202 |
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6612115203 |
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