Bookwatch, review of previous edition
...provides physicians and patients alike with an important reference.


Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
"This book is a welcome addition to the multiple sclerosis literature. It is regularly updated and is reasonably comprehensive..."


Book Description
A major restructuring of format and content yields an easy-to-use, current guide to modern therapies. Highlights of this Fifth Edition include: * Improved organization
* Original data underlying the conclusions reached by the Therapeutic Claims Committee of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies clarifying how those conclusions were reached
* End-of-the-chapter references for more theraputic details. Sections include: Treatment for an Acute Exacerbation; Treatments That Affect the Long-term Course of the Disease ("Disease-Modifying Therapy"); Symptomatic Treatment and Rehabilitation; Alternative Therapies Used by People with MS.


Book Info
Free Univ., Amsterdam. Offers a detailed discussion of various therapies currently used for multiple sclerosis, with opinions on their efficacy from the Medical Management Committee of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies. Previous edition titled Therapeutic Claims in Multiple Sclerosis, c1996. Softcover.


About the Author
Chris H. Polman is professor of neurology at the VU Medical Center, Amsterdam. Alan J.Thompson is professor of neurology and neurorehabilitation at Queen Square Hospital, London. T. Jock Murray is professor of neurology at Dalhousie University, Canada W. Ian McDonald is professor emeritus of neurology at Queen Square Hospital, London. All are physicians who specialize in the management of multiple sclerosis.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Comprehensive and readily accessible, this guide covers the broad diversity of treatment options in MS. Like previous editions, the fifth edition offers both a detailed discussion for each therapy in current use and an opinion statement on its usefulness and effectiveness by the Medical Management Committee of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies.

This best-selling title has been extensively revised in both content and format. What's more, its title has been changed (from Therapeutic Claims in Multiple Sclerosis) to more aptly reflect its extensive range of material with a focus on specific therapies.

FROM THE CRITICS

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

This book is a welcome addition to the mulitple sclerosis liturature. It is regularly updated ans id a reasonably comprehensive.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Weibin Yang, M.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Description: This guide offers the latest information on the treatment and management of multiple sclerosis. Purpose: It will provide a comprehensive, readily accessible guide to the wide diversity of therapeutic options now available to treat MS. The book is needed and it meets the author's objectives. Audience: According to the author, the book is intended for patients, caregivers, and health professionals. However, I think it is more suitable for residents and practitioners. Features: The book is a good guide and it covers most topics in the treatment and management of MS. The way the material is arranged, however, makes it hard to remember. Assessment: This is an excellent book for healthcare providers who would like to know about latest developements in MS.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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