Magnetic Resonance in Multiple Sclerosis [Hardcover]

David H. Miller (Author), Jürg Kesselring (Author), W. Ian McDonald (Author), Donald W. Paty (Author), Alan J. Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 1997 | ISBN-10: 052147325X | ISBN-13: 978-0521473255 | Edition: 1

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy are powerful tools for demonstrating and monitoring pathological processes of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a common and as yet incurable disease of the brain and spinal cord, is being studied intensively using these techniques. They perform a major role in facilitating the diagnosis, understanding the mechanisms of symptoms, and monitoring the effect of new treatments. Written by experts in the field, this extensively illustrated text provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and limitations of MR in the study of MS. Coverage ranges through the contributions of MR, the variety of techniques available, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, MR as a predictor of the clinical course, MR views of pathophysiology, and finally monitoring new treatment efficacy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The overall quality of the text is moderate to high with a sufficient number of illustrations and up-to-date references...practical information is offered on monitoring clincial trials using magnetic resonance as well as estimation and quatification of disease burden. This text is appropriate for libraries and departments and for those individuals with specialized interest in this field." Jay S. Tsuruda, University of Utah School of Medicine

"This book, written by an internationally renowned group of multiple sclerosis experts is a welcome addition to multiple sclerosis literature. ...this is an excellent, up-to-date and thorough review of magnetic resonance in multiple sclerosis. It is to be highly recommended to neurologists, neuroradiologists and neuroscientists with an interest in MS." Marika Hohol, Canadian Jrnl of Neurological Sciences

"I recommend this book to neruologists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and other clinicians with an interest in multiple sclerosis." Neurological Research

Book Description

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a common and as yet incurable disease of the brain and spinal cord, is being studied intensively using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques. These tools perform a major role in facilitating the diagnosis, understanding the mechanisms of symptoms and in monitoring the effect of new treatments. From experts in the field, this extensively illustrated text provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and limitations of MR in the study of MS including coverage of differential diagnosis. It will prove an invaluable aid to all neurologists, neuroradiologists and neuroscientists with an interest in MS.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 210 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (September 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052147325X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521473255
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,096,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)