Description |
x, 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? -- The diagnosis of ALS -- Clinical trials and finding new drugs for ALS -- Managing the symptom of ALS -- A multidisciplinary approach to care -- Quality of life and psychosocial issues -- Treating the symptoms of ALS -- Nutrition and swallowing -- Speech, communication, and computer access -- Staying mobile -- Breathing and sleeping -- Thinking and behavioral changes -- Palliative care -- Resources -- Finding a cure and improving living with ALS : how the ALS Association helps patients and families -- he Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), ALS Division -- Negotiating the insurance maze. |
Subject |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Popular works.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Popular Works.
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Added Author |
Gelinas, Deborah F. (Deborah Faith), 1956-
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O'Connor, Patricia, 1954-
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ISBN |
1932603069 paperback alkaline paper |
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9781932603064 paperback alkaline paper |
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