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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ISBN-13:
9781934559062
Veröffentl:
2004
Einband:
ePub
Seiten:
256
Autor:
Deborah Gelinas
Serie:
American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides
eBook Typ:
EPUB
eBook Format:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
2 - DRM Adobe
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
ALS is not a curable disease, but it is a treatable one. Treatments are now available that can make a major difference in prolonging life and enhancing the quality of life for people with the disease, and there are treatments for many of the symptoms of ALS that can help ease its burden.Multidisciplinary teams in specialized ALS centers are providing top quality care and comprehensive rehabilitation for persons with ALS.
ForewordAcknowledgements, PrefaceSection 1: Introduction 1. What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?2. The Diagnosis of ALS3. Clinical Trials and Finding New Drugs for ALSSection 2: Managing the Symptoms of ALS4. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Care 5. Quality of Life and Psychosocial Issues6. Treating the Symptoms of ALS7. Nutrition and Swallowing8. Speech, Communication, and Computer Access9. Staying Mobile10. Breathing and Sleeping11. Thinking and Behavioral Changes12. Palliative CareSection 3: Resources 13. Finding a Cure and Improving Living with ALS: How the ALS Association Helps Patients and Families14. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), ALS Division15. Negotiating the Insurance MazeSection 4: Appendix Resources, Index
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