{"product_id":"amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-hiroshi-mitsumoto-9781932603729","title":"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, cannot be cured but it can be treated. A great deal can be done to treat the symptoms of ALS, to improve an individual's quality of life, and to help families, caregivers, and loved ones to cope with the disease. This extensively revised and rewritten new edition of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide For Patients and Families\u003c\/i\u003e addresses all of those needs, and brings up-to-date important information to those living with the reality of ALS.\u003c\/p\u003e The book is completely revised throughout and contains NEW information on: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecently developed approaches to treating ALS symptoms\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of non-invasive ventilators\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultidisciplinary team care\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew guidelines being developed by the American Academy of Neurology for patients with ALS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of riluzole (Rilutek) to treat ALS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis\u003c\/i\u003e covers every aspect of the management of ALS, from clinical features of the disease, to diagnosis, to an overview of symptom management. Major sections deal with medical and rehabilitative management, living with ALS, managing advanced disease, end-of-life issues, and resources that can provide support and assistance in this time of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hiroshi Mitsumoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1932603727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781932603729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Demos Medical Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/16\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2009 pg. 90","brand":"Hiroshi Mitsumoto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986374131967,"sku":"9781932603729","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_110d9301-8e7f-49e3-9520-f5a8cbd691f9.jpg?v=1683282987","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-hiroshi-mitsumoto-9781932603729","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}