Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Manual for Hospital and Outpatient Care

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects 2.5 million people worldwide, causing debilitation in young adults. This book summarizes the latest understanding of its causes, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and management, including disease-modifying therapies and emergency room presentations. It also emphasizes the impact on women's reproductive health and pediatric patients.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 232 pages
\n Publication date: 04 February 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide, particularly in young adults. It is a debilitating disease that is incurable and its precise causes are still unknown. Diagnosing and managing MS presents significant challenges due to its complexity. This book aims to provide the latest understanding of the causes of MS, presenting key clinical features and diagnostic criteria in a concise and accessible manner. It covers disease-modifying therapies and management strategies for symptoms such as fatigue, tremor, and cognitive changes. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing neurological emergencies, including presentations in the emergency room, and provides guidelines for admission in MS patients. The book also explores the impact of MS on women's reproductive health and the increasing recognition of MS in pediatric patients. With an up-to-date and practical approach, this resource is invaluable for healthcare professionals working in hospital and outpatient settings, helping them accurately diagnose and manage MS patients.

\n Weight: 266g\n
Dimension: 124 x 184 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108820752\n \n