Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families
Book Summary Information
Editor: M.D. Hiroshi MitsumotoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-07
ISBN: 1932603727
Number of pages: 450
Publisher: Demos Health
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9781932603729
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Book Reviews of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families
Book Review: Expert Comprehensive Discussion of Causes, Treatments, and Outcomes of This Wasting Disease
Summary: 4 Stars
Hiroshi Misumoto, MD, author of this book, has assembled articles from experts in all areas surrounding ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While it can become fairly technical in scope for the home user, it is an encyclopedic reference for those who suffer from the disease and those who care for them.
Usually, I avoid books with articles from many experts because often these articles are simply filler that make a short book appear long. Such is not the case with this book. Each expert has contributed advice from his or her field of experience and knowledge concerning ALS. Every issue of treatment and care is covered in this book, and there is enough information to help the patient and caregiver ask the physician specific questions and be knowledgeable enough to understand the answers.
I imagine that reading Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis will appear daunting at first to many. However, the information is presented in readable fashion once you get started. Each subject area, covered in chapter format, can be tackled as needed, so you don't have to attempt to read this book through in a very short time.
Hats off to Mitsumoto for a well-researched, well-presented volume.
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