Handbook of Multiple Sclerosis

• Etiopathegenesis and Epidemiology: Clues to Etiology. Genetics: Susceptibility and Expressivity. Evidence for An Infectious Etiology. An autoimmune disease of the CNS? Clinical Features of MS. MRI Techniques in MS: Role in Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Therapy. MS Biomarkers. Evoked Potentials. Managing the Symptoms of MS. Rehabilitation: Its Role in MS. Acute Treatments. Treatment of the Clinically Isolated Syndrome. The Use of Interferon Beta. Glatiramer Acetate. Mitoxantrone. Monoclonal Antibodies, T-Cell Receptors, and T-Cell Vaccines. Immune Therapy: Altered Peptide Ligands and Statins. Immunosuppression. Combination Therapy. Regeneration Strategies. Axonal Injury.

"...an outstanding book, providing a clear, up-to-date and well referenced account of the major advances in muscle disease."-Neuromuscular Disorders (for previous edition)"...present[s] the latest information concerning the immunopathology of this disease and new treatment modalities for those cursed with this affliction."-E-Streams (for previous edition)"…This is a valuable and scholarly book. It is heavily referenced and the reviews are filled with abundant details….highly recommended."-Doody's Reviews (for previous edition)