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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Hiroshi Mitsumoto, David A. Chad, Erik P. Pioro.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Contemporary neurology series ; 49Publication details: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, c1998.Description: xxv, 480 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0803602693 (cloth : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • WE 550 M6845a 1998 M6845a 1998
NLM classification:
  • WE 550 M6845a 1998
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Contents:
Contents Part One: Introduction to ALS 1. History, Terminology, and Classification of ALS 2. Epidemiology 3. Functional Neuroanatomy of the Motor System Part Two: Clinical Features of ALS 4. Clinical Features: Signs and Symptoms 5. Electrodiagnosis 6. The Differential Diagnosis of ALS 7. Diagnostic Investigation for ALS 8. Neuroimaging 9. Course and Prognosis 10. Familial ALS Part Three: Pathology and Pathogenesis 11. Neuropathology 12. Excitotoxicity and Oxidative Damage in ALS pathogenesis 13. The Immune Hypothesis 14. Hypotheses for Viral and Other Transmissible Agents in ALS 15. Neurotrophic Factors for Motor Neurons 16. Other Hypotheses of ALS 17. Animal Models of ALS Part Four: Treatment and Management 18. Comprehensive Care 19. Symptomatic Treatment 20. Treatment Trials 21. Physical Rehabilitation 22. Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Failure 23. Speech Therapy and Communication Management 24. Nutritional Management 25. Psychological Management 26. Medical Economics, Legality and Medical Ethics
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part One: Introduction to ALS
1. History, Terminology, and Classification of ALS
2. Epidemiology
3. Functional Neuroanatomy of the Motor System

Part Two: Clinical Features of ALS
4. Clinical Features: Signs and Symptoms
5. Electrodiagnosis
6. The Differential Diagnosis of ALS
7. Diagnostic Investigation for ALS
8. Neuroimaging
9. Course and Prognosis
10. Familial ALS

Part Three: Pathology and Pathogenesis
11. Neuropathology
12. Excitotoxicity and Oxidative Damage in ALS pathogenesis
13. The Immune Hypothesis
14. Hypotheses for Viral and Other Transmissible Agents in ALS
15. Neurotrophic Factors for Motor Neurons
16. Other Hypotheses of ALS
17. Animal Models of ALS

Part Four: Treatment and Management
18. Comprehensive Care
19. Symptomatic Treatment
20. Treatment Trials
21. Physical Rehabilitation
22. Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Failure
23. Speech Therapy and Communication Management
24. Nutritional Management
25. Psychological Management
26. Medical Economics, Legality and Medical Ethics

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