<p>In clear, understandable language and with helpful illustrations, this book explores every symptom of MS and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for the proper and effective management of each. No symptom is omitted: from spasticity, tremor, weakness, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties. An extensive section has been added about the new medications available to manage the disease process. An enlightening overview of the characteristics of MS, a useful glossary of common medical terms, and a list of helpful exercises round out this comprehensive coverage.</p>

Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Schapiro, Randall T.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Demos Medical Publishing

Based on the enormously successful program developed at one of the largest MS clinics in the United States, this valuable book contains a wealth of practical information geared to helping patients cope with their symptoms with greater success. In clear, understandable language and with helpful illustrations, the book explores every symptom of MS, and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for proper and effective management of each.No symptom is omitted: from spasticity, tremor, weakness, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties, it covers the entire gamut. Plus -- an enlightening overview of the characteristics of MS, a useful glossary of common medical terms, and a list of helpful exercises are included.

"This extensively revised third edition continues to provide reliable basic information and possible solutions to the legal problems that often affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS).  In the past seven years, since the publication of the last edition, significant legislative changes have taken place that affect the lives of anyone living with MS. Trying to decipher new laws can be overwhelming, even for the most educated individual. Multiple Sclerosis: Your Legal Rights, 3rd Edition enables readers to plan for the future and face tough decisions, such as:  Can I return to work without compromising my Social Security disability benefits in the long term? How does the expansion of Medicare Part D affect me? Is there any legal recourse for managing my debts?  These and other topics are thoroughly discussed in this updated edition."

Multiple Sclerosis: Your Legal Rights

Perkins, Lanny

Perkins, Sara

This authoritative and detailed guide to all commonly used treatments for MS, provides information about drugs, diets, physical management strategies, and surgical options. Sections on the treatment of acute exacerbations, methods to prevent worsening of symptoms, and proven management techniques are particularly helpful. You will refer to this easily readable volume constantly! Beginning with a useful introduction on the diagnosis and course of the disease, the majority of the book describes every treatment used in the management of MS. For every drug or therapy, it includes information on the rationale for using the treatment, an evaluation of its effectiveness, a risks/costs analysis, and a conclusion and opinion statement by a committee of leading clinicians who actively treat MS. Prepared under the auspices of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, this newly revised edition remains the source for reliable information about therapies currently in use for managing MS. It includes all recently approved therapies, including the interferons, and all those in current clinical trials.

Therapeutic Claims in Multiple Sclerosis

Sibley, William A.

Multiple Sclerosis and the Family

Scheinberg, Labe

Kalb, Rosalind C.

Cancelled - 06/22/11 Stroke E-Book

Leon Barnes

Simion I Choisea

Raja R Seethala

Complications of Interventional EBook

Steve R. Bailey

Antonio Colombo

Ultrasound-guided Chemodenervation Procedures: Text and Atlas

Prostate Pathology (Demos Surgical Pathology Guides)

This is a highly practical resource about the specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment. Pocket-sized and well organized for ease of use, the book is designed to lead radiation oncology trainees and residents step by step through the basics of radiotherapy planning and delivery for all major malignancies. This new, evidence-based edition retains the valued, practical features of the first edition while incorporating recent advances in the field.Chapters are the result of a joint collaboration between residents and staff radiation oncologists in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. Sections are organized by body site or systemówhichever is best suited to consistency in presenting planning principles. Also included are such specialized topics as palliative therapy and pediatrics. More than 200 images help to clarify the steps of radiotherapy planning and delivery. Written by and for residents on the "front lines" of their training, it is also a valuable resource for training other professionals in the field such as technologists, nurses, dosimetrists, and others as well as a quick reference for practicing physicians.Key Features ofHandbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, Second Edition:Provides a consistent, step-by-step approach to effective radiotherapy planning and deliveryPresents content in consistent, concise, bulleted format for easy reviewIncludes over 200 color imagesExplains specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatmentAddresses such specialized topics as palliative therapy and pediatricsNew to the Second Edition:Sereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate and GI tumorsIntraoperative therapy for GI tumorsVolumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for brain tumorsNew coverage of MRI based planning in simulation

Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

Woody MD, Neil

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