
What You Need to Know about ALS
Harry LeVine III(Author)
Greenwood Press
Published on 11. October 2019
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-1-4408-6356-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ALS, focusing on the topics that matter most to anyone whose life has been affected-directly or indirectly-by this condition.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons that drive voluntary movement. Those diagnosed with ALS experience difficulty moving and speaking and, as the condition worsens, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Beyond this definition, however, what do those affected by ALS need to know?
What You Need to Know about ALS is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, and distills vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' concerns. The text follows a standardized structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons that drive voluntary movement. Those diagnosed with ALS experience difficulty moving and speaking and, as the condition worsens, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Beyond this definition, however, what do those affected by ALS need to know?
What You Need to Know about ALS is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, and distills vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' concerns. The text follows a standardized structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
423 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-6356-1 (9781440863561)
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What You Need to Know about ALS
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Harry LeVine III, PhD, is associate professor in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky.
Content
Series Foreword
Introduction
Essential Questions
Chapter 1
What Is ALS?
Chapter 2
The History of ALS
Chapter 3
Causes and Risk Factors
Chapter 4
Signs and Symptoms
Chapter 5
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Chapter 6
Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications
Chapter 7
Effects on Family and Friends
Chapter 8
Prevention
Chapter 9
Issues and Controversies
Chapter 10
Current Research and Future Directions
Case Illustrations
Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index
Introduction
Essential Questions
Chapter 1
What Is ALS?
Chapter 2
The History of ALS
Chapter 3
Causes and Risk Factors
Chapter 4
Signs and Symptoms
Chapter 5
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Chapter 6
Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications
Chapter 7
Effects on Family and Friends
Chapter 8
Prevention
Chapter 9
Issues and Controversies
Chapter 10
Current Research and Future Directions
Case Illustrations
Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index