Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Seiten
2006
University Press of Mississippi (Verlag)
978-1-57806-802-9 (ISBN)
University Press of Mississippi (Verlag)
978-1-57806-802-9 (ISBN)
Two-and-a-half million people world-wide suffer from the chronic disease multiple sclerosis. This book presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice. From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS.
Two-and-a-half million people world-wide and 400,000 Americans suffer from the chronic disease multiple sclerosis. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice. Who gets MS? What are its symptoms? What are its effects on the bodies and minds of people afflicted? How does one plan for the future after a diagnosis? From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS and to their families and friends. Chapters provide:
Introduction to genetic, demographic, and geographic factors
Basic biology of MS, with descriptions of both the central nervous system and the immune system
Characteristic symptoms of MS
Diagnostic criteria and different types of MS
Treatments, over-the-counter medica-tions, and alternative medicines
Lifestyle adjustments and coping strate-gies along with advice on long-term health insurance and financial planning
Current and ongoing MS research and advances
Melissa Stauffer of Daphne, Alabama, is a freelance science editor whose work has appeared in Biochemistry, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Biomolecular NMR, and FEBS Letters.
Two-and-a-half million people world-wide and 400,000 Americans suffer from the chronic disease multiple sclerosis. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice. Who gets MS? What are its symptoms? What are its effects on the bodies and minds of people afflicted? How does one plan for the future after a diagnosis? From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS and to their families and friends. Chapters provide:
Introduction to genetic, demographic, and geographic factors
Basic biology of MS, with descriptions of both the central nervous system and the immune system
Characteristic symptoms of MS
Diagnostic criteria and different types of MS
Treatments, over-the-counter medica-tions, and alternative medicines
Lifestyle adjustments and coping strate-gies along with advice on long-term health insurance and financial planning
Current and ongoing MS research and advances
Melissa Stauffer of Daphne, Alabama, is a freelance science editor whose work has appeared in Biochemistry, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Biomolecular NMR, and FEBS Letters.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.1.2006 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Jackson |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-57806-802-9 / 1578068029 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-57806-802-9 / 9781578068029 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
ganzheitlich verstehen und behandeln - Ein Ratgeber
Buch | Softcover (2023)
Kohlhammer (Verlag)
CHF 39,20
Geschichten gegen Angst und Stress
Buch | Softcover (2024)
Hogrefe Verlag
CHF 19,90
schmerzfrei und beweglich: gezielt üben bei Kalkschulter, Frozen …
Buch | Softcover (2023)
Trias (Verlag)
CHF 29,90
