Multiple Sclerosis (Contemporary Neurology Series) - Hardcover

Paty, Donald W.; Ebers, George C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803667841 ISBN 13: 9780803667846

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

This landmark work covers all aspects of MS by the leading authorities in the field. Comprehensive, yet accessible, Multiple Sclerosis provides a full overview of the disease, explains diagnosis, and covers its clinical features and natural history. Theories of pathogenesis are assessed, and both specific and general aspects of management are detailed, including the applicability of recent clinical trails of therapeutic drugs. This unparalleled work represents the culmination of the author's five decades of experience in treating some 6000 MS patients. Twelve chapters introduce the disease, explain diagnosis, cover its clinical features and natural history, give details on theories of pathogenesis, and describe both specific and general aspects of management, including the applicability of recent therapeutic clinical trials. The authors are joined by 9 MS specialists in neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology and virology.

About this title

About the Author:

Donald W. Paty is at University of British Columbia. George C. Ebers is at University Hospital, London, Ontario.

Review:

"This book will serve as an invaluable source of information and reference for many years to come, and will be of great interest to practicing clinical neurologists, as well as other physicians and health professionals."--The International MS Journal

"...a useful reference book....to increase the understanding of patient medical management....well-written and very detailed."--Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0803667841
• ISBN 13: 9780803667846
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 612