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Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne virus in the US. Writing from both a medical and personal viewpoint, the author uses her experience as a Stanford nurse in the HCV field, a patient who was treated twice for HCV, and long-time HCV writer to coach readers through the rigors of treatment - one step at a time.

Suitable for clinicians involved in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders, this title covers a list of topics relating to the principles and practice of spinal cord injury care including basic science fundamentals, traumatic spinal cord injury, non-traumatic myelopathies, and physical function and rehabilitation.

Clearly written in expanded outline format, this book integrates basic neuroscience information, the skills of neurological examination, disease-based knowledge, and real-world practical experience on the wards and in the clinic. Over 95 original illustrations illuminate topography, anatomic relationships, and clinical concepts.

It is very common for a person with dementia to exhibit unexpected or inappropriate sexual behaviour and yet few resources exist to help partners, family members, caregivers, and others address it. Now for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist Dr. Doug Wornell provides a compassionate and detailed understanding of the issue and strategies for how to cope.

Contains useful and detailed information about accessible travel. This book is aimed at those who use wheelchairs, walkers or just have mobility issues. Organized geographically, it is divided into 22 chapters, with each chapter detailing a loop driving route that can be completed in approximately 2-3 weeks.

Because of the chaos and uncertainty involved in travel, people who require access accommodations need thoughtful, reliable information. This provides the tools and resources needed to plan a trip, covering everything from the logistics of air travel to finding an accessible hotel room.

An illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices (AT/AD). It chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities use assistive technology to assist them in daily tasks.

Explores every aspect of living with ALS, from clinical features of the disease to an overview of symptom management to understanding its diagnosis. Major sections deal with overseeing medical care and rehabilitation, living with ALS, the disease's advanced phase, end-of-life issues, and resources.

Multiple sclerosis produces wide-ranging effects on a person's physical, psychological, and social functioning. One of the most important is its effect on employment. This book covers topics ranging from vocational rehabilitation to job placement, and the laws covering employment. It also discusses trends in health care and rehabilitation.

Explains what we know about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics covered include causes, symptoms, and diagnosis; treatments, including drug and non-pharmacologic therapy; RLS in children; personal relationships and RLS; resources; lifestyle changes, dealing with daily activities, RLS triggers, and much more.

"Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Feelings of tingling and weakness increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all and the patient is almost totally paralyzed. No one knows why Guillain-Barre strikes some people and not others, or what sets the disease in motion. What we do know is that GBS is now the most common cause of acute paralysis in Western countries since the virtual elimination of poliomyelitis with vaccination programs.Guillain-Barre Syndrome, co-authored by a survivor of this illness, addresses all aspects of this condition, including initial symptoms, diagnostic evaluation and criteria, general and illness specific treatments, and typical outcomes. Fortunately, most GBS patients have a good recovery, but the pathway to this goal can be slow and scary. This book covers a wide range of issues including: Features unique to GBS such as pain without injury and other abnormal sensations Workplace adjustment with incomplete recovery Intensive care unit management Practical caregivers guidelines The rehabilitation process Sexual dysfunction, and much more Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a comprehensive book, written in lay terms, covering everything from diagnosis to emotional issues. It is a book that stands alone.This latest volume in the American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide series is an essential tool for all individuals, families, and caregivers coping with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. "

Written by the former director of the Spinal Cord Research and Education Foundation of the PVA, this is the first book to cover alternative therapies for Spinal Cord Injury. From acupuncture to laser-based therapies, herbal medicine, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, magnetic healing and more, the book will empower readers.

Offers an overview of spinal cord injury and its treatment. This book explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury and the treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. It also contains a glossary with commonly used terms, and website resources that can aid in further research.

Provides accurate, current, and comprehensible medical information for epilepsy patients, family members, and anyone involved in patient care. Easy to read, informative, and time-tested, this question-and-answer book helps readers ask better questions to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of this disease.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that more than half of all people with MS suffer some form of cognitive difficulty. Although symptoms and severity can vary, the emotional and social impact can be devastating. This invaluable resource, written for patients and their families, offers an in-depth discussion of cognitive difficulties, including changes that can occur; helpful strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life; and a detailed overview of treatment options.

Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, this will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage.

Offering a comprehensive discussion of epilepsy, this guide incorporates comments and suggestions from real patients and their families. It answers commonly asked questions about epilepsy, dispels uncertainties and fears, and encourages those diagnosed with epilepsy to become strong advocates in their medical care.

Optimal care of children with neurocritical illness often involves multi-specialty collaboration, and recent years have seen a substantial expansion in the availability of data to guide acute care. This book addresses overall approaches to children with neurocritical illness and the management of specific conditions.

Provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters on prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity provide state-of-the-art guidance. Prosthetic gait issues and medical management including residual limb concerns are also addressed.

Written by two mothers who have children on the Ketogenic diet, this book provides essential information to educate parents on the diets, as well as gives advice to parents to navigate the emotional minefields that often come with attempting these diets. It closes with the KetoCalculator 101, along with tips and advice.

Concentrates on the salient H&E histopathology of each entity discussed with brief descriptors of the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and relevant literature references for each entity. The book features a bulleted format with H&E illustrations to match histopathologic criteria. Helpful ancillary tests, in particular, appropriate immunohistochemical panels are also summarised.

Collects over 90 of the most memorable and challenging movement disorder cases from the world's leading authorities in this specialty. Compelling vignettes covering the entire phenomenology of movement disorders are presented succinctly but descriptively to walk the reader through the diagnostic process-much like being in the examining room with a master clinician.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disease that affects as many as one million people in the United States alone. Behavior problems in PD are not always catastrophic, but they are common. This book focuses entirely on this area that many doctors overlook, an area that often causes the most problems and can be the most treatable.

Offers an understanding of waveforms and tracings seen in various disease states as well as the pathophysiology behind those findings. This title helps readers to learn to identify disease states and waveform subtleties from single tracings or from case studies.

This is for those who have never done yoga before, as well as those with yoga experience, or who are currently taking a yoga class. Personal stories are woven into the text, so that women can relate to the author and others who have struggled with fertility challenges. It also includes suggestions for friends and family members to help them better understand the issues.

You're not going to try one more fad diet that leaves you feeling hungry and deprived. What's the point? This title features a diet/life plan that provides the exact combination of healthy foods and lifestyle changes you need to lose weight, feel great and never be hungry again.

The ketogenic diet, when carefully monitored by a medical team familiar with its use, helps two out of three children who are tried on it and may prevent seizures completely in one out of three. This is a cookbook for those using the diet to treat epilepsy and other neurologic conditions.

With all the information written, vetted, and endorsed by the world's most prestigious medical clinic, the book enables sufferers of spinal cord injury to return to an active and productive life within the limits of their disability. Leading experts offer advice on everything from emotional adjustments to skin care to modifying homes and cars.

Chronicles one person's true-life story of illness and her physicians compassionate commentary as they journey through the four stages of chronic illness - Getting Sick, Being Sick, Grief and Acceptance and Living Well. Designed for people at all stages of the chronic illness journey, this book is also illuminating for caregivers and loved ones.