Publisher's Synopsis
"Written by 128 international authors from Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, and Europe under the auspices of the Latin American Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (LACTRIMS), Esclerosis Multiple: Una Mirada Ibero-Panamericana, 2nd Edition marks a new era in the understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Latin America. Although previously presumed a rare disease in this region, MS has become more prevalent in this part of the world. With this sharp increase in incidence, a text is needed that addresses the special concerns faced by medical management teams treating MS patients. This text addresses the unique social, cultural, genetic, and environmental conditions of this area. Chapters cover basic aspects of the disease, epidemiology, differences in clinical manifestations in various regions, diagnosis, management, treatment, and quality-of-life issues. With 37 new chapters, this second edition is invaluable to any medical library serving Spanish-speaking health professionals. New topics covered include:
- MS in children and adolescents
- Magnetic resonance and diagnosis
- Patient-doctor communication
- Sexual dysfunction
- Pregnancy and MS
- Quality-of-life issues
- And much more
Esclerosis Multiple: Una Mirada Ibero-Panamericana, 2nd Edition will be of interest to Spanish speaking neurologists, public health officials, internists, and residents specializing in these areas, as well as to other health professionals caring for MS patients."
