Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Murray MD, T. Jock; Saunders BA BSN MSCN, Carol; Holland EdD RN, Nancy

ISBN 10: 1936303361 / ISBN 13: 9781936303366

Published by Demos Health (edition 4), 2012

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Synopsis:

<p>This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and advances in clinical management, such that most people who have multiple sclerosis can lead full and productive lives. </p> <p>This fourth edition is current and updated throughout, and includes a review of the controversy surrounding CCVSI and multiple sclerosis, discussion of the new pill Gelenya and other drugs in development for multiple sclerosis, new information on the drug Tysabri, and discussion of treatments and complementary and alternative medicine in MS. This the place to begin your education about MS. </p>

About the Author:

T. Jock Murray is Professor of Medical Humanities at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Director of the Dalhousie MS program. He has served as an officer in numerous Canadian and U.S. medical organisations. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Neilson Award from the Hannah Institute for the History of Medicine for contributions to medical history. He was awarded the Canada 125th Anniversary Medal and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly ...
Publisher: Demos Health (edition 4)
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 4.