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Multiple Sclerosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and New Treatment Strategies
Michael J. . Ed(S): Olek
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Description for Multiple Sclerosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and New Treatment Strategies
paperback. Editor(s): Olek, Michael J. Series: Current Clinical Neurology. Num Pages: 262 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 393.
A synthesis of current concepts about the evaluation, treatment, and future directions in MS. On the evaluation side, the authors review the use of MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional MRI, and three-dimensional MRI, and consider the rapidly developing body of pathologic information they have yielded. On the treatment side, the focus is on recently approved medications (Novantrone), new indications for medications (CHAMPS Trial), medications in development (Oral Interferon Tau, Oral Copaxone, and Oral Cellcept), immunosuppressive therapy for both progressive disease and symptomatic therapy; the current medications for treating relapsing-remitting MS (Avonex, Betaseron, and Copaxone) are also discussed. For future directions, ... Read more
A synthesis of current concepts about the evaluation, treatment, and future directions in MS. On the evaluation side, the authors review the use of MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional MRI, and three-dimensional MRI, and consider the rapidly developing body of pathologic information they have yielded. On the treatment side, the focus is on recently approved medications (Novantrone), new indications for medications (CHAMPS Trial), medications in development (Oral Interferon Tau, Oral Copaxone, and Oral Cellcept), immunosuppressive therapy for both progressive disease and symptomatic therapy; the current medications for treating relapsing-remitting MS (Avonex, Betaseron, and Copaxone) are also discussed. For future directions, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Humana United States
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
Series
Current Clinical Neurology
Number of Pages
246
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781617373169
SKU
V9781617373169
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Reviews for Multiple Sclerosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and New Treatment Strategies
From the reviews: "...offers a practical, management-oriented approach to MS and interpretation of current clinical literature. Unique to this publication is the review of pregnancy and cognitive issues." - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "To provide current concepts, approaches to management, and future directions in multiple sclerosis research. …This multiauthored text contains chapters covering clinical ... Read more