Health Reference Series: Multiple Sclerosis Sourcebook

Editor/Author Williams, Angela L.
Publication Year: 2019
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Single-User Purchase Price: $95.00 This title is available for purchase on Credo platforms only. This is not a download.
Unlimited-User Purchase Price: $142.50
ISBN: 978-1-78785-380-5
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count: 3
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Multiple Sclerosis Sourcebook, Second Edition provides information about risk factors, causes, and types of multiple sclerosis and its effects on mobility, vision, bladder function, speech, swallowing, and cognition. Treatments and rehabilitation therapies are described, guidelines for nutrition and exercise are discussed, and tips on choosing assistive equipment are provided.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part I: Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Disease Course
Chapter 1—Multiple Sclerosis Overview
Chapter 2—Autoimmune Diseases: Is Multiple Sclerosis One of Them?
Chapter 3—Multiple Sclerosis: Complex Disease of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 4—Understanding the Genetics of Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 5—Multiple Sclerosis in Women, Children, and Men
Chapter 6—Causative Agents of Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 7—Multiple Sclerosis: Disease Course and Exacerbation
Chapter 8—Rare and Unusual Variants of Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 9—Other Demyelinating Diseases
Chapter 10—Multiple Sclerosis: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Part II: Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 11—Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Chapter 12—Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 13—Tremors
Chapter 14—Fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 15—Speech and Swallowing Problems Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 16—Vocal Fold Paralysis
Chapter 17—Vision Problem and Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 18—Bladder Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 19—Cognitive Deficits in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 20—Depression and Anxiety in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Part III: Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, and Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 21—Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 22—The Multiple Sclerosis Healthcare Team
Chapter 23—Working with a Neurologist
Chapter 24—Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 25—Drug Treatments and Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 26—Treating the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 27—Treating Exacerbations and Relapses
Chapter 28—Treating Involuntary Movement
Chapter 29—Potential New Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 30—Multiple Sclerosis Pain Management
Chapter 31—Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 32—Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 33—Plasmapheresis
Chapter 34—Stem Cell Transplant Induces Multiple Sclerosis Remission
Part IV: Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 35—Resilience: Addressing the Challenges of MS
Chapter 36—Self-Management for Living Well
Chapter 37—Vaccinations and People with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 38—Contraception for Women with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 39—Multiple Sclerosis and Diet
Chapter 40—Exercise Guidelines for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 41—Sleep and Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 42—Stress and Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 43—Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)
Chapter 44—Speaking and Thinking Problems
Chapter 45—Bladder Problems Tied to Falls in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 46—Maintaining Intimacy and Sexuality If You Have Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 47—Driving with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 48—Dealing with Mobility Challenges: One Step at a Time
Chapter 49—Features of Home Accessibility
Chapter 50—Equipment That Promotes Self-Care, Mobility, and Independence
Chapter 51—Service Animals and People with Disabilities
Chapter 52—Developing a Support Network and Group If You Have Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 53—Tips for Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers
Part V: Multiple Sclerosis and Work, Financial, and Legal Issues
Chapter 54—Navigating the Workplace with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 55—Financial Planning: Security for the Years Ahead
Chapter 56—Healthcare Options: Home Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care
Chapter 57—A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Chapter 58—Put It in Writing: Advance Directives
Chapter 59—Guardianship for People with Disability
Part VI: Clinical Trials on Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 60—Understanding Clinical Trials
Chapter 61—Nutritional Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 62—Physical Telerehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 63—Spinal Cord Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 64—Early Exercise Efforts in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 65—Tele-Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 66—Dual-Task Performance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 67—Speed of Processing Training to Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 68—E-Support Groups in Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 69—Intermittent Fasting in Multiple Sclerosis
Part VII: Additional Help and Information
Chapter 70—Glossary of Terms Related to Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 71—Organizations with Additional Information about Multiple Sclerosis