Kaye D. Hooper | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Research has revealed a great deal about the possible causes of multiple sclerosis - environmental factors, ethnicity, age, and more - yet it remains one of the most baffling diseases to confront medical science. Today, current diagnostic technology makes it possible to identify symptoms of MS in children as young as one or two years old. ""The Encyclopedia of Multiple Sclerosis"" provides complete information on this tragic disease in an authoritative, one-volume format. Written for the professional and the layperson alike, this resource contains approximately 500 entries covering the etiology, research, treatment, symptoms, causes, and lifestyle issues related to the disease. Including up-to-date research as well as the history of multiple sclerosis, this volume presents the major and minor issues of the disease in a clear, concise manner. Appendixes include major MS organizations and care centers, information on assistive devices, and more.