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Lechtenberg, Richard

 
9780803600744: Multiple Sclerosis Fact Book

Sinopsis

Written in clear, concise lay language, this text addresses the basic questions of what multiple sclerosis is, why it occurs, how it progresses, how to live with it and what the state of research into a cure is. It is intended to be of interest to the lay reader as well as neurology students and professionals. This second edition considers the introduction of Betaseron as the first drug approved by the FDA for treatment and assesses the results of new clinical trials with other interferons, Cop-1 and oral myelin for treatment. It also discusses new concepts regarding the mechanism of the disease and outlines recent findings in epidemiology and genetics.

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-- Addresses the introduction of Betaseron as the first drug approved by the FDA for treatment of some patients with MS-- Assesses the results of new clinical trials with other interferons, Cop-1, and oral myelin-- Contains expanded information on the use of antidepressants, such as Prozac, to combat psychological effects-- Discusses laws that help individuals with MS avoid discrimination in employment-- Outlines recent findings in epidemiology and genetics-- Includes patient resources

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9780803655225: Multiple Sclerosis Fact Book

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ISBN 10:  0803655223 ISBN 13:  9780803655225
Editorial: F.A. Davis Company, 1988
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