Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families
By M.D. Hiroshi Mitsumoto
By M.D. Hiroshi Mitsumoto
- Publisher: Demos Health
- Number Of Pages: 450
- Publication Date: 2009-04-07
- ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1932603727
- ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781932603729
Product Description:
This important book covers every aspect of living with ALS, from clinical features of the disease to an overview of symptom management to understanding its diagnosis. Major sections deal with overseeing medical care and rehabilitation, living with ALS, the diseases advanced phase, end-of-life issues, and resources. Extensively revised and rewritten, this edition contains new chapters on the latest approaches to treating ALS symptoms, the use of noninvasive ventilators, multidisciplinary team care, new guidelines being developed by the American Academy of Neurology for patients with ALS, the use of riluzole (Rilutek), and more.
Summary: Expert Comprehensive Discussion of Causes, Treatments, and Outcomes of This Wasting Disease
Rating: 4
Hiroshi Misumoto, MD, author of this book, has assembled articles from experts in all areas surrounding ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While it can become fairly technical in scope for the home user, it is an encyclopedic reference for those who suffer from the disease and those who care for them. Usually, I avoid books with articles from many experts because often these articles are simply filler that make a short book appear long. Such is not the case with this book. Each expert has contributed advice from his or her field of experience and knowledge concerning ALS. Every issue of treatment and care is covered in this book, and there is enough information to help the patient and caregiver ask the physician specific questions and be knowledgeable enough to understand the answers. I imagine that reading Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis will appear daunting at first to many. However, the information is presented in readable fashion once you get started. Each subject area, covered in chapter format, can be tackled as needed, so you don't have to attempt to read this book through in a very short time. Hats off to Mitsumoto for a well-researched, well-presented volume.
Summary: Good Resource
Rating: 5
Comprehensive, current and clear resource for patients and caregivers. A variety of authors cover a practical and emotional issues in a series of caring and well written chapters.This important book covers every aspect of living with ALS, from clinical features of the disease to an overview of symptom management to understanding its diagnosis. Major sections deal with overseeing medical care and rehabilitation, living with ALS, the diseases advanced phase, end-of-life issues, and resources. Extensively revised and rewritten, this edition contains new chapters on the latest approaches to treating ALS symptoms, the use of noninvasive ventilators, multidisciplinary team care, new guidelines being developed by the American Academy of Neurology for patients with ALS, the use of riluzole (Rilutek), and more.
Summary: Expert Comprehensive Discussion of Causes, Treatments, and Outcomes of This Wasting Disease
Rating: 4
Hiroshi Misumoto, MD, author of this book, has assembled articles from experts in all areas surrounding ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While it can become fairly technical in scope for the home user, it is an encyclopedic reference for those who suffer from the disease and those who care for them. Usually, I avoid books with articles from many experts because often these articles are simply filler that make a short book appear long. Such is not the case with this book. Each expert has contributed advice from his or her field of experience and knowledge concerning ALS. Every issue of treatment and care is covered in this book, and there is enough information to help the patient and caregiver ask the physician specific questions and be knowledgeable enough to understand the answers. I imagine that reading Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis will appear daunting at first to many. However, the information is presented in readable fashion once you get started. Each subject area, covered in chapter format, can be tackled as needed, so you don't have to attempt to read this book through in a very short time. Hats off to Mitsumoto for a well-researched, well-presented volume.
Summary: Good Resource
Rating: 5
Summary: A top pick for those who want to be armed with the knowledge they need to deal with the disease
Rating: 5
Lou Gehrig's disease cut short the career of a baseball icon and has cut short the lives of thousands since. "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families" is a guide for victims and families of Lou Gehrig's disease and how to deal with this incurable, but treatable disease. From symptoms to medicine, to more, "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" is a top pick for those who want to be armed with the knowledge they need to deal with the disease.
Summary: AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
Rating: 4
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families IT'S A LITTLE TECHNICAL, BUT SURE TELLS YOU WHAT WANT YOU WANT TO KNOW. I WILL FIND OUT TOMORROW IF I HAVE IT,Rating: 5
Lou Gehrig's disease cut short the career of a baseball icon and has cut short the lives of thousands since. "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families" is a guide for victims and families of Lou Gehrig's disease and how to deal with this incurable, but treatable disease. From symptoms to medicine, to more, "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" is a top pick for those who want to be armed with the knowledge they need to deal with the disease.
Summary: AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent Resource
Rating: 4
I used this book religiously before my dad passed away from complications due to ALS last July. The book was very helpful to understand what was happening and what was coming. As depressing as it all is, it was better to understand the situation so I could do all I could to help my loved one. I was just looking at my copy the other day and the amount of highlighting in it and stickies hanging out of it reminded me of how used the book was.
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Rating: 4
I used this book religiously before my dad passed away from complications due to ALS last July. The book was very helpful to understand what was happening and what was coming. As depressing as it all is, it was better to understand the situation so I could do all I could to help my loved one. I was just looking at my copy the other day and the amount of highlighting in it and stickies hanging out of it reminded me of how used the book was.
http://www.book4doc.com/23147
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