Table of Contents

History; The History of Multiple Sclerosis; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Risk Factors and Theories of Causation; Epidemiology;Diagnosis, Signs and Symptoms, and Classification;; Initial Symptoms; Diagnosis and Classification of Inflammatory Demyelinating Disorders; Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Elucidation of Disease Course, and Determining Prognosis; The Differential Diagnosis and Clues to Misdiagnosis;Treatment; Immunology and Etiologic Concepts; Therapy of Relapsing Forms; Treatment of Progressive Forms; Emerging Therapies; Symptom Management and Rehabilitation; Introduction to Symptom and Rehabilitative Management: Disease Management Model; Clinical and Rehabilitation Outcome Measures; Fatigue; Spastic Paresis; Weakness; Mobility; Vertigo, Imbalance, and Incoordination; Neuro-Ophthalmologic Signs and Symptoms; Paroxysmal Disorders; Dysarthria; Cognitive and Emotional Disorders; Pain and Dysesthesia; Bladder Dysfunction; Bowel Disturbance; Sexual Dysfunction; Autonomic Disorders; Dysphagia; Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Women's Issues; Societal Issues; Managed Care; Home Care Management: A Model for an Interdisciplinary Approach; A Model for Long-Term Care; Multiple Sclerosis in the Community; Vocational Issues; Ad-Vocational Issues; Multiple Sclerosis and the Family; Index.

About the Author

Jack Burks MD

Reviews

""The material is presented clearly and concisely; well-designed tables help to summarize the main points of each chapter. The index is well laid out and easy to use. Important scales used in the evaluation of patients or in clinical research are presented in an easily understandable manner, and the advantages and disadvantages of each scale are thoughtfully considered. In addition, the reference lists are sufficiently detailed, and the cited works are simple enough to find, that readers can easily identify and seek out the most important publications in the vast literature on multiple sclerosis....""
-- The New England Journal of Medicine ""This is a wonderfully detailed and eminently readable book on themanagement of multiple sclerosis and all of its symptoms. Theillustrations are excellent. The reviews are gems -- combining readability, authority, and detail in a carefully crafted chapter. Much time and effort has obviously gone into creating a superbly written and carefully edited book. This book will be valued by neurologists and physiatrists alike who encounter multiple sclerosis patients."" -- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine ""...I would recommend the book as a reference to those who are involved in clinical care of MS patients....""-- International Journal of MS Care ""The value in the textbook lies in the fact that it is well written and comprehensive: one stop shopping for a variety of topics related to MS. Excellent charts make the information easily accessible...This book is a wonderful resource for neurologists, physiatrists and allied health care professionals involved in the daily management of MS""--Consortium of MS Centers ""