Multiple Sclerosis [Hardcover]

Donald W. Paty (Author), George C. Ebers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0803667841 | ISBN-13: 978-0803667846 | Edition: 1

This landmark work covers all aspects of MS by the leading authorities in the field. Comprehensive, yet accessible, Multiple Sclerosis provides a full overview of the disease, explains diagnosis, and covers its clinical features and natural history. Theories of pathogenesis are assessed, and both specific and general aspects of management are detailed, including the applicability of recent clinical trails of therapeutic drugs. This unparalleled work represents the culmination of the author's five decades of experience in treating some 6000 MS patients. Twelve chapters introduce the disease, explain diagnosis, cover its clinical features and natural history, give details on theories of pathogenesis, and describe both specific and general aspects of management, including the applicability of recent therapeutic clinical trials. The authors are joined by 9 MS specialists in neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology and virology.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book will serve as an invaluable source of information and reference for many years to come, and will be of great interest to practicing clinical neurologists, as well as other physicians and health professionals."--The International MS Journal

"...a useful reference book....to increase the understanding of patient medical management....well-written and very detailed."--Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

About the Author

Donald W. Paty is at University of British Columbia. George C. Ebers is at University Hospital, London, Ontario.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 612 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803667841
• ISBN-13: 978-0803667846
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,690,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook on a Complex Subject, December 5, 1999

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This review is from: Multiple Sclerosis (Hardcover)

Edited by 2 prominent MS researchers, and written largely by a group of Canadian specialists in Multiple Sclerosis, this book draws on the broad clinical knowledge and research of the authors. The book is focused on clinical issues; diagnosis, clinical signs, natural history, interpretation of clinical trial data, and pathology. This book is designed to be a text and reference volume for general neurology practicioners. In that role, it is very successful. It is equally good as a comprehensive review/critique of the available MS literature and the chapters all contain extensive bibliographies. The quality of writing is very good and there are no weak chapters, a tribute to the skill and perseverance of the editors. I recommend this book to all neurologists.