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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451724303321

Autore

Parry Gareth J

Titolo

Guillain-Barré syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : from diagnosis to recovery / / Gareth J. Parry, Joel S. Steinberg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y., : Demos

Saint Paul, Minn., : AAN Press, c2007

ISBN

1-281-97513-3

9786611975135

1-934559-57-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (281 p.)

Collana

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) quality of life guides

Altri autori (Persone)

SteinbergJoel S

Disciplina

616.8/56

Soggetti

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-249) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1 What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 2 What Are the Effects of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 3 How Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosed?; CHAPTER 4 What Causes Guillain-Barré Syndrome?; CHAPTER 5 Supportive Treatments in the Acute Care Hospital; CHAPTER 6 Rehabilitation and Coming Home; CHAPTER 7 Immunotherapy Treatment; CHAPTER 8 Life After Guillain-Barré Syndrome; CHAPTER 9 Chronic Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathies; Glossary; Resources; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a comprehensive book, written in lay terms, covering everything from diagnosis to emotional issues. It is a book that stands alone.    This latest volume in the American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide series is an essential tool for all individuals, families, and caregivers coping with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.