Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Hiroshi Mitsumoto, David A. Chad, Erik P. Pioro.

Title
  1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Hiroshi Mitsumoto, David A. Chad, Erik P. Pioro.
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  1. Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, [1998], ©1998.
Author
  1. Mitsumoto, Hiroshi.

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Additional authors
  1. Chad, David A., 1949-
  2. Pioro, Erik P., 1955-
Description
  1. xxv, 480 pages : illustrations; 26 cm.
Series statement
  1. Contemporary neurology series ; 49
Uniform title
  1. Contemporary neurology series ; 49.
Subject
  1. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  2. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Contents
  1. Pt. 1. Introduction to ALS. 1. History, Terminology, and Classification of ALS. 2. Epidemiology. 3. Functional Neuroanatomy of the Motor System -- Pt. 2. Clinical Features of ALS. 4. Clinical Features: Signs and Symptoms. 5. Electrodiagnosis. 6. The Differential Diagnosis of ALS. 7. Diagnostic Investigation of ALS. 8. Neuroimaging. 9. Course and Prognosis. 10. Familial ALS -- Pt. 3. Pathology and Pathogenesis. 11. Neuropathology. 12. Excitotoxicity and Oxidative Damage in ALS Pathogenesis. 13. The Immune Hypothesis. 14. Hypotheses for Viral and Other Transmissible Agents in ALS. 15. Neurotrophic Factors for Motor Neurons. 16. Other Hypotheses of ALS Pathogenesis. 17. Animal Models of ALS -- Pt. 4. Treatment and Management. 18. Comprehensive Care. 19. Symptomatic Treatment. 20. Treatment Trials. 21. Physical Rehabilitation. 22. Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Failure. 23. Speech and Communication Management. 24. Nutritional Management.
  2. 25. Psychological Management. 26. Medical Economics, Legality, and Medical Ethics in ALS.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references and index.