Below you will find a wide selection of Suggested reading about MS, including books written by medical experts that deal with the practical side of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and offer general information about the disease.
Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, 4th Edition
Randall T. Schapiro
Demos Medical Publishing, 2003
ISBN: 1-888799-78-1 198 pages
Schapiro (of the Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis) discusses each symptom associated with MS and its management. Along with symptom-by-symptom coverage, the guide also offers an overview of the disease and how it relates to a person’s overall health. Appendices include a glossary and illustrated guides for exercise and mobility.
Multiple Sclerosis: The Guide to Treatment and Management, 5th Edition
Chris H. Polman, Alan J. Thompson, T. Jock Murray, et al. (Editors)
Demos Medical Publishing, 2006
ISBN: 1932603514
ISBN-13: 9781932603514
Paperback, 160 pages
An accessible review of the most frequently used treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), this book offers an authoritative reference for all health professionals and a factual guide for people with MS who need information about therapies. It is organised into sections dealing with the treatment of acute exacerbations, disease-modifying therapies, symptom management and alternative therapies.
Multiple Sclerosis 3: Blue Books of Neurology Series, Volume 35 [Hardcover]
Claudia Lucchinetti MD (Author), Reinhard Hohlfeld MD (Author)
Saunders; 1 edition (29 Oct 2009)
ISBN-10: 1416060685
ISBN-13: 978-1416060680
496 pages
Multiple Sclerosis 3 emphasizes the latest in the pharmacologic treatment of this incurable inflammatory demyelinating disorder. Primary editors Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, and Reinhard Hohlfeld, MD, with the aid of all new contributors, present a complete and current reference on multiple sclerosis that includes discussions of such hot topics as Biomarkers, Genomics, and Surrogate Outcomes in MS; Pediatric MS; Transverse Myelitis; Attack Therapies in MS; Current Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategies in MS; Management of Aggressive MS; Symptomatic Therapies in MS; Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; and Strategies to Promote Neuroprotection and Repair. Distinguish between MS and other similar demyelinating disorders and know the best and most aggressive methods of treatment. This title in the Blue Books of Neurology series is exactly what you need to treat the disease and its relapses.
Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis [Paperback]
June Halper (Author), Nancy J. Holland (Author)
Springer Publishing Co Inc; 3rd Revised edition edition (15 Aug 2010)
ISBN-10: 0826118526
ISBN-13: 978-0826118523
296 pages
This is a comprehensive clinical reference for all nurses caring for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic, often debilitating, neurologic disease that lasts a lifetime. The nurses' role in caring for patients with MS requires innovative, functional, sensitive, and dedicated nursing care that is aimed at providing on-going support for patients. This book assists nurses in helping patients to devise, learn, and implement self-care strategies that can help improve their 'wellness,' their quality of life, and most importantly, provide hope and empowerment. This newly revised edition is completely reorganized, refocused, and updated throughout to provide a stronger focus on two aspects of MS nursing: the concept of hope and the multitude of nursing roles that can make the difference for patients between feeling helpless and feeling hopeful. The variety of nursing roles is highlighted throughout the book using intimate case studies. This revision also highlights the roles of the MS nurse that include the roles of care provider, facilitator, advocate, educator, counselor, and innovator. The book takes a fresh look at these roles and how they can be implemented with MS patients throughout the lifespan. The book is designed to articulate how MS Nurses improve the quality of life for the individual living with the MS diagnosis and to illustrate how to deliver nursing care that is culturally sensitive and lifespan appropriate.
Multiple Sclerosis in Childhood: and other immune-mediated disorders of the Central Nervous System in Children [Hardcover]
Martino Ruggieri (Editor), Luigi Grimaldi (Editor), Agata Polizzi (Editor)
Springer (1 May 2010)
ISBN-10: 3211989307
ISBN-13: 978-3211989302
350 pages
Product Description
Although research and knowledge about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other Immune-mediated Disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS) in adults have undergone enormous progresses during the last decade, there are still many unresolved questions concerning the occurrence, natural history, diagnosis and management of these disorders in children. Leading international experts cover the current knowledge and research results spanning from basic science to diagnosis and treatment options in paediatric patients. In its eight sections, the book gives detailed presentations of the protean aspects of MS and its rare variants (e.g., Balò’s, Devic’s, Marburg and Schilder’s disease), the clinically isolated syndromes, the acute and chronic parainfectious encephalomyelitides, the CNS vasculitides and other less common conditions. This unique work provides the reader with a complete update in paediatric neuroimmunology. A must-have for all experts caring for children with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions.1
Multiple Sclerosis: Recovery of Function and Neurorehabilitation [Hardcover]
Jürg Kesselring (Editor), Giancarlo Comi (Editor), Alan J. Thompson (Editor)
Cambridge University Press (31 Oct 2010)
ISBN-10: 0521888328
ISBN-13: 978-0521888325
264 pages
Product description
Recent developments in basic and applied science have led to better understanding of disease mechanisms and more efficient therapies for multiple sclerosis. The most effective way of managing these patients is through a carefully planned neuro-rehabilitation programme. The main aims are to reduce disability and handicap and improve functions through effective training, stimulating activity and social participation. As the first text on recovery of function and neurorehabilitation in MS, this book focuses on mechanisms of recovery, application of neuroplasticity to therapeutic interventions, and determination of the efficiency of these interventions. Basic principles of neurorehabilitation in MS are described, as well as techniques for treating specific syndromes which may occur in MS. Written and edited by leading clinicians and researchers, the book achieves an excellent balance between basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical rehabilitation. An essential resource for clinicians and therapists treating patients with multiple sclerosis, neurophysiologists, and health care advisors.
Book Description
Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease in younger adults and leads to severe limitations of activities and social participation. Edited by leading clinicians and researchers, this book focuses on recovery mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. An important resource for clinicians/therapists treating patients with MS, neurophysiologists and healthcare advisors.2
Clinical Neuroimmunology: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders (Current Clinical Neurology) [Hardcover]
Patricia K. Coyle (Editor), Syed Rizvi (Editor)
Humana Press; 1st Edition. edition (29 Nov 2010)
ISBN-10: 1603278591
ISBN-13: 978-1603278591
300 pages
Product description
This book will serve as a very useful resource for physicians dealing with, and interested in, this very complex and evolving branch of neurology. The book will provide an introduction to basic neuroimmunology and principles of immunotherapy. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to immune-mediated disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and other systemic disorders with a significant neuroimmunologic component. Special emphasis will be given to multiple sclerosis and related disorders. The chapters will be written by experts in their fields and will include the most up to date scientific information. The book will target neurologists, residents and fellows, internists, and general practitioners who treat patients with neurologic disorders and other systemic autoimmune diseases. An attempt will be made to simplify complex immunological mechanisms and to focus on practical patient related issues.3
1. Due to have been published in May 2010
2. Will be published in October 2010
3. Will be published in November 2010