Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

"...an excellent review of previous & ongoing therapeutic trials & includes a discussion of unorthodox treatments. The chapters on nursing care are excellent; one of few texts that outlines in detail the information needed by physicians, other health-care professionals, patients, caregivers & family members to improve the quality of life of a patient with ALS."--Mayo Clin Proc. Although there have been major advances in understanding the underlying pathology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), for most patients the clinical outcome is invariably fatal. However, a great deal can be done by physicians & other health care professionals to treat the symptoms of ALS, to improve the patient's quality of life & to help caregivers & families to cope with the disease. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of management of ALS. Beginning with discussions of classification & clinical features of the disease, its diagnosis, care of patients, therapeutic trials & unorthodox treatments, major sections also deal with speech problems, physical therapy, nutrition, environmental adaptations, ventilatory care, nursing care, long-term care & financial resources & the role of support groups.Mitsumoto, Hiroshi is the author of 'Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis' with ISBN 9780939957583 and ISBN 0939957582.