Description: Title: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families Author: Mitsumoto, Hiroshi Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing Binding: Paperback Pages: 496 Dimensions: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d Product Weight: 1.44 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9781932603729 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 individual's 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."
Price: 48.99 USD
Location: Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-05T01:33:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families
Number of Pages: 450 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis : a Guide for Patients and Families
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Subject: Neurology, Diseases / Nervous System (Incl. Brain)
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2009
Item Weight: 23.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Health & Fitness, Medical
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Hiroshi Mitsumoto
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback