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Multiple sclerosis : a guide for the newly diagnosed /
"This book has been written specifically for anyone who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, as well as family members and friends. It serves as a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York, NY :
Demos Health,
2012.
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| Edición: | 4th ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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- Cover Page
- Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
- Copyright Page
- Foreword by Rosalind Kalb
- 1. : The History of MS
- Before MS Had a Name
- Early Cases of Multiple Sclerosis
- The Description by Charcot
- Early Therapies of Neurological Diseases
- Advances in the 20th Century
- The Modern Era
- The Era of Clinical Trials
- The Modern Era of Therapy
- Changing Ideas
- The Future
- 2. : What Is Multiple Sclerosis and How Is It Diagnosed
- What Happens in Attacks of MS
- The Course of Multiple Sclerosis
- The Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- Clinical Examination.
- HistoryExamination
- Tests
- Watchful Waiting
- The Outcome
- 3. : What Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
- Theories About the Cause of MS
- Tissue Abnormalities, Infections, and the Environment: Links to an MS Cause
- The Underlying Immune System Problems in MS
- The Role of Genetics in MS
- What Sets Off the Disease Possible Environmental Triggers
- Demyelination: The Cause of Symptoms
- So, What Is the Cause of MS
- 4. : What Treatment Is Available
- Resources
- Types of Treatment
- Management of Acute Attacks
- Treatment of the Underlying Disease
- Beta Interferons
- Interferon Beta-1b.
- Interferon Beta 1-aGlatiramer Acetate
- Experimental Drugs
- Vitamin D
- Other Disease-Modifying Agents
- Mitoxantrone
- Azathioprine
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Biomarkers
- Management of Symptoms
- Weakness
- Spasticity
- Disturbances of Balance and Gait
- Sensory Symptoms
- Bladder and Bowel Symptoms
- Other Symptoms
- Summary
- 5. : Unconventional Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis
- Definitions
- Evidence for the Safety and Effectiveness of Therapies
- Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Unconventional Therapies Relevant to MS
- Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Marijuana (Cannabis)Chiropractic Medicine
- Cooling Therapy
- Dental Amalgam Removal
- Dietary Supplements
- Antioxidants
- Cranberry and Other Supplements Used for Urinary Tract Infections
- Echinacea and Other "Immune-Stimulating" Supplements
- Ginkgo Biloba
- St. John's Wort
- Valerian
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin D and Calcium
- Diets
- The Swank Diet
- Supplementation with omega-6 Fatty Acids
- Supplementation with omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Other Types of Therapy
- Feldenkrais
- Guided Imagery and Relaxation
- Hyperbaric Oxygen
- Magnetic Field Therapy (Electromagnetic Therapy)
- Massage.
- ReflexologyTai Chi
- Yoga
- Angioplasty of Neck Veins
- 6. : Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis
- Should I Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis
- What Should Others Know About Multiple Sclerosis
- Who Can Answer My Questions
- What Can I Learn from Other People Who Have MultipleSclerosis
- When Is Information Not Helpful
- What About My Activities
- What About Exercise
- Can I Overdo It
- How Much Should I Rest
- What About Stress
- Can I Develop Better Coping Skills
- How Can I Maintain a Positive Attitude
- What About My Relationships.
- Should I Tell People I Have Multiple Sclerosis.