Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis : A Guide for Patients and Families.
Title:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis : A Guide for Patients and Families.
Author:
Mitsumoto, Hiroshi.
ISBN:
9781935281191
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (499 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Cotents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Overview -- Chapter 1 What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? -- Chapter 2 The Clinical Features and Prognosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 3 The Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 4 Treating the Symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- The Medical and Rehabilitative Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 5 A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 6 Rehabilitation Issues -- Chapter 7 Physical Therapy -- Chapter 8 Occupational Therapy -- Chapter 9 Wheelchair Selection -- Chapter 10 Managing Communication and Swallowing Difficulties -- Chapter 11 Nutrition Intervention -- Chapter 12 Respiratory Management -- Chapter 13 Life Support: Realities and Dilemmas -- Chapter 14 Alternative Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 15 Clinical Therapeutic Trials -- Chapter 16 Clinical Trials in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 17 The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients Care Database -- Living With The Reality of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 18 Sharing the Experience of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Existent and Virtual Support Groups -- Chapter 19 Meditation and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 20 Family Caregivers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Chapter 21 Financial Realities -- Chapter 22 Home Care Agencies -- Managing Advanced Disease and End-of-Life Issues -- Chapter 23 Palliative Care and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Example of the Management of Advanced Diseases -- Chapter 24 Hospice Care -- Chapter 25 Mourning -- Where You Can Turn to For Help -- Chapter 26 The Role of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in ALS Research and Services.
Chapter 27 The ALS Association A National Voluntary Organization -- Chapter 28 Resources for Patients and Their Families -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G - H -- I - L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R - S -- T - W -- X - Z -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig''s disease, cannot be cured but it can be treated. A great deal can be done to treat the symptoms of ALS, to improve an individuals quality of life, and to help families, caregivers, and loved ones to cope with the disease. This extensively revised and rewritten new edition of the bestselling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide For Patients and Families addresses all of those needs, and brings up-to-date important information to those living with the reality of ALS.The book is completely revised throughout and contains NEW information on: * Recently developed approaches to treating ALS symptoms * Use of non-invasive ventilators * Multidisciplinary team care * New guidelines being developed by the American Academy of Neurology for patients with ALS * The use of riluzole (Rilutek) to treat ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis covers every aspect of the management of ALS, from clinical features of the disease, to diagnosis, to an overview of symptom management. Major sections deal with medical and rehabilitative management, living with ALS, managing advanced disease, end-of-life issues, and resources that can provide support and assistance in this time of need.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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