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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. Despite significant advances in treatment modalities the prognosis of this patient population is still poor. New Updates on Clinical Aspects of Multiple Sclerosis reviews the clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment management for both pediatric and adult patients with Multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple chapters present the various subtypes of MS in a case-based format, providing readers with the presentation of differential diagnosis. This book will also review the advancements in methods of assessing demyelinating plaques including, 7T MRI, DTI, PET, and MR spectroscopy. Multi-contributed, this book will become the essential guide for anyone in the field of MS - Explores the practical applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) in assessing MS. - Delves into utilizing advanced imaging modalities and corresponding radiological findings for the diagnosis and monitoring. - Includes cutting-edge technologies: 7 Tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MR spectroscopy).

Vivez de manière autonome - même avec la sclérose en plaques! Le diagnostic peut être effrayant - mais faire l'autruche? Définitivement pas! Parce qu'il existe de nombreuses possibilités et façons de mener une vie heureuse et autonome, même avec la sclérose en plaques. La seule question est : par où commencer? Quelle est la bonne voie pour moi? Ce livre montre clairement quelles sont les options qui s'offrent à vous en plus de la médecine conventionnelle pour influencer positivement l'évolution de la maladie dans la sclérose en plaques et prendre votre propre santé en main. Toutes les mesures proposées sont scientifiquement prouvées. Ils ont aussi le pouvoir d'enrichir sa vie au-delà de la maladie. Parce que la SEP n'est pas la fin, c'est le début d'un nouveau chapitre! Ce qui vous attend : • 9 actions réalisables -'Une vie saine pour une vie saine!'Le livre présente 9 mesures auto-implémentables qui peuvent influencer positivement l'évolution de la SEP. Il résume l'essentiel de plusieurs centaines d'études scientifiques. Toutes les recommandations sont faciles à comprendre et à mettre en œuvre! • Une histoire personnelle -'Du diagnostic à aujourd'hui'Accompagnez l'auteur à travers vos propres antécédents médicaux. Vous trouverez des aperçus très personnels du diagnostic aux expériences de fatigue et de rechutes, spécialement marqués encore et encore tout au long du livre. • Connaissances de base -'La médecine conventionnelle et le mode de vie se complètent!'Par conséquent, toutes les personnes concernées doivent connaître la maladie et avoir accès aux informations sur les options de traitement. Vous y trouverez des chapitres qui expliquent la SEP, mais montrent également diverses thérapies de base et leur efficacité. Utilisez ces chapitres pour approfondir votre compréhension de la SEP et comme référence et base de discussion avec votre médecin.

Live self-determined - even with multiple sclerosis! The diagnosis can be frightening - but stick your head in the sand? Definitely not! Because there are many possibilities and ways how you can lead a happy and self-determined life even with multiple sclerosis. The only question is: where do I start? Which is the right path for me? This book clearly shows what options there are in addition to conventional medicine to positively influence the course of the disease in multiple sclerosis and to take your own health into your own hands. All proposed measures are scientifically proven. They also have the power to enrich one's life beyond the illness. Because MS is not the end, it is the beginning of a new chapter! What awaits you: • 9 Actionable Measure -'Healthy Living for a Healthy Living!'The book shows 9 self-implementable measures that can positively influence the course of MS. It summarizes the essence of several hundred scientific studies. All recommendations are easy to understand and implement! • A Personal Story -'From Diagnosis to Today'Accompany the author through her own medical history. You will find very personal insights from the diagnosis to experiences with fatigue and relapses, specially marked again and again throughout the book. • Background knowledge -'Conventional medicine and lifestyle complement each other!'Therefore, everyone affected should know about the disease and have access to information about treatment options. You will find chapters that explain MS, but also show various basic therapies and their effectiveness. Use these chapters to deepen your understanding of MS and as a reference and basis for discussion with your doctor.

This monograph approaches from various angles the problematic difficulties of definition of multiple sclerosis. Although no figures or tables are included, a schematic series of attempts are made in terms of short review style the overall and specific highlights of pathologic involvement of the central nervous system in neurodegeneration,neuroinflammation and demyelination as seen in autopsy material. A clear concise style has been adopted that allows however the establishment of comprehensive inclusion of various pathogenic features of operative schematization of current understanding in MS pathogenesis. This volume is particularly suitable in view of the organic structuring of various operative factors in MS that interest students, post-graduates researchers of various disciplines, and also integrative information of interest to clinicians in active clinical investigations, and also pathologists and neuropathologists.

Neuroinflammation, Second Edition, discusses the role inflammation plays in neuro-inflammatory diseases. As research in neuroinflammation has dramatically increased in recent years, this new edition covers all of the new developments and findings since the first publication nearly a decade ago. Comprehensive coverage of topics includes chapters on multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis and Susac syndrome. New chapters cover the latest research in Epilepsy and Neuroinflammation, Pediatric MS, Pediatric Lupus and Traumatic Brain Injury, amongst other topics. Inflammation is a central mechanism in many neurological diseases, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain trauma and meningitis, and it contributes to the generation of pain. Researchers are now beginning to understand the impact of the immune system on different nervous system functions and diseases, ranging from damage, through tolerance, and to modulation and repair. - Comprehensively reviews the latest developments in neuroinflammation and neuro-inflammatory diseases - Written for researchers and clinical practitioners in clinical neuroscience, neurology and immunology - Includes new chapters on Epilepsy and Neuroinflammation, Pediatric MS, Pediatric Lupus and Traumatic Brain Injury

Fully expanded with new information and updated research, a clear prescriptive guide about how to beat autoimmune conditions using functional medicine and nutrient-rich foods, from a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis. The Wahls Protocol has become a sensation, transforming the lives of people with autoimmune diseases. Now in this fully revised edition, Dr. Terry Wahls outlines the latest research that validates the program and offers new, powerful tools to arm readers and help them achieve total health. The Wahls Protocol comes out of Dr. Wahls'own quest to treat the debilitating symptoms she experiences as a sufferer of progressive MS. Informed by science, she began using Paleo principles as guidelines for her unique, nutrient-rich plan. This book shares Dr. Wahls'astonishing personal story of recovery and details the program, with up-to-date research she's now conducting at the University of Iowa. Split into three different levels, this updated edition allows readers to choose the modified Wahls Diet if they're new to the regime, the Wahls Paleo Diet if they're ready to amp up their health, or the more advanced Wahls Paleo Plus Diet if they need more aggressive treatment. They can also incorporate the just-added Wahls Elimination Diet into their plan to pinpoint individual food sensitivities, so their diet is as personal as ever. With new recipes and content on intermittent fasting and how the protocol impacts the microbiome, The Wahls Protocol is a key addition to the'whole food'revolution, and a deeply moving, results-driven testimonial to the healing power of food.