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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785595903321

Titolo

Primer on multiple sclerosis [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Barbara S. Giesser

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2011

ISBN

1-282-95911-5

9786612959110

0-19-970897-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (501 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GiesserBarbara S

Disciplina

616.8/34

Soggetti

Multiple sclerosis

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Historical background -- pt. 2. Basic science -- pt. 3. Diagnosis and prognosis -- pt. 4. Clinical manifestations -- pt. 5. Therapeutics -- pt. 6. Psychosocial issues -- pt. 7. Research.

Sommario/riassunto

Primer on Multiple Sclerosis was developed to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical and basic science aspects of MS. It is designed to be of practical use to clinical neurologists, and addresses all of the major issues that may occur in the management of persons with MS. The reader is provided with the latest information on the science of MS, including immunology, genetics, epidemiology and pathology, as well as a summary of the newest directions in basic science research. Guidelines for diagnosis and appropriate use of diagnostic modalities are presented. All clinical aspects of MS