Mitsumoto, Hiroshi. <br/><br/>
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / 
Hiroshi Mitsumoto, David A. Chad, Erik P. Pioro. 
 - Philadelphia :  F.A. Davis,  c1998. 
 - xxv, 480 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm. 
 - Contemporary neurology series ;  49 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents<br/><br/>Part One: Introduction to ALS<br/>1. History, Terminology, and Classification of ALS<br/>2. Epidemiology<br/>3. Functional Neuroanatomy of the Motor System<br/><br/>Part Two: Clinical Features of ALS<br/>4. Clinical Features: Signs and Symptoms<br/>5. Electrodiagnosis<br/>6. The Differential Diagnosis of ALS<br/>7. Diagnostic Investigation for ALS<br/>8. Neuroimaging<br/>9. Course and Prognosis<br/>10. Familial ALS<br/><br/>Part Three: Pathology and Pathogenesis<br/>11. Neuropathology<br/>12. Excitotoxicity and Oxidative Damage in ALS pathogenesis<br/>13. The Immune Hypothesis<br/>14. Hypotheses for Viral and Other Transmissible Agents in ALS<br/>15. Neurotrophic Factors for Motor Neurons<br/>16. Other Hypotheses of ALS<br/>17. Animal Models of ALS<br/><br/>Part Four: Treatment and Management<br/>18. Comprehensive Care<br/>19. Symptomatic Treatment<br/>20. Treatment Trials<br/>21. Physical Rehabilitation<br/>22. Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Failure<br/>23. Speech Therapy and Communication Management<br/>24. Nutritional Management<br/>25. Psychological Management<br/>26. Medical Economics, Legality and Medical Ethics<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0803602693 (cloth : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.<br/>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>WE 550 M6845a 1998  / M6845a 1998 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WE 550 M6845a 1998