Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain won't Stop - Softcover

Latov, Norman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1458762033 ISBN 13: 9781458762030

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2012

Synopsis

Peripheral neuropathy affects 10 to 20 million people in the U.S, including ten per cent of all people who have diabetes. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, and lupus, and may result from treatments for other medical conditions, such as cancer chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, numbness, loss of balance, and tingling in the extremities. Although a widespread condition, most people dont know about it, and when diagnosed find it difficult to obtain information. Peripheral Neuropathy, by Norman Latov, Professor of Neurology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, explains what we know about neuropathy, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it.

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Review

From drug therapies and foot care to management of chronic pain and nerve damage at all stages, Peripheral Neuropathy is an excellent, easy guide to understanding all the options, and a recommended pick for any general lending library.--Midwest Book Review<p>""Dr. Latov is a world-renowned expert on the topic...This book is arranged in a logical fashion with chapters devoted to the various aspects of peripheral neuropathy. It starts with a basic neuroanatomy primer which is followed by information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and managementof the disorder. It ends with patients' personal stories...[This book is] comprehensive and a good resource for the patient with peripheral neuropathy.""-- Doody's Reviews

About the Author

Norman Latov, MD, PhD, is Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is a graduate of Columbia College, received the M.D., Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, served as Medical Intern at Boston City Hospital, and completed a residency in Neurology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. He lectures widely, and has over 200 publications, including research articles, reviews, editorials, chapters and books.

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1458762033
• ISBN 13: 9781458762030
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224