Multiple sclerosis a guide for the newly diagnosed / T. Jock Murray, Carol Saunders, Nancy J. Holland.

Author/creator Murray, T. J.
Other author Saunders, Carol.
Other author Holland, Nancy J.
Other author Holland, Nancy J.
Format Electronic
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Demos Health,
Descriptionxi, 265 p. ; 23 cm.
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Abstract "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. This is a time of great excitement in research and rapid advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis will be able to lead full and productive lives. This fourth edition is updated throughout, and includes the most current information on Multiple Sclerosis including a review of the controversy surrounding chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCVSI) and Multiple Sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in development for Multiple Sclerosis (up to this point all Multiple Sclerosis treatment have been injectable), new information on the drug Tysabri, and discussion of other newly developed drugs and drugs that currently under development and additional information on complementary and alternative medicine in MS. Other chapters discuss the nature of multiple sclerosis, its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,"-- Provided by publisher.
General noteRev. ed. of: Multiple sclerosis / Nancy J. Holland, T. Jock Murray, Stephen C. Reingold. 2007. 3rd ed.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012026302
ISBN9781936303366 (pbk.)

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