Motor Neuron Disease in Adults

Marc B. Bromberg, MD, PhDProfessor of NeurologyUniversity of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah.

"This book represents an outstanding contribution to the study and spread of knowledge on motor neuron disease. It greatly adds to our understanding of it." -- BizIndia

• Introduction to "Motor Neuron Disease" ; 1. History of the Recognition of Motor Neuron Disease ; 2. Nomenclature & Classification of Motor Neuron Disease ; 3. Clinical Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of Motor Neuron Disease ; 4. Clinical Features of Motor Neuron Disease ; 5. Frontotemporal Dysfunction and Dementia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; 6. Laboratory Tests for Motor Neuron Disease ; 7. Biomarkers for Motor Neuron Disease ; 8. Imaging in Motor Neuron Disease ; 9. Diagnostic Criteria for Motor Neuron Disease ; 10. Differential Diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease ; 11. Progression of Motor Neuron Disease ; 12. Epidemiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; 13. Genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia: ; 14. Genome-wide Screening to Identify ALS-associated Genes: ; 15. Pathology of ALS and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: ; 16. Convergence and Divergence in ALS Syndrome: Genetics, Molecular Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms: ; 17. Immunologic Aspects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: ; 18. Cyanobacteria, ALS, and the BMAA Hypothesis ; 19. Animal models of Adult Motor Neuron Disease ; 20. Multidisciplinary Clinics and Practice Parameters/Guidelines ; 21. Allied Health and Other Providers ; 22. Respiratory Assessment and Management ; 23. Nutritional Assessment and Management ; 24. Communication Assessment and Management ; 25. Psychological and Psychiatric Assessment and Management ; 26. Symptoms and Management ; 27. Intimacy, Sexuality and Pregnancy ; 28. Quality of Life ; 29. Caregiver Issues ; 30. End of Life Care ; 31. Costs of ALS Care: ; 32. Clinical Trial Designs in ALS: ; 33. Stem Cell Therapy for Motor Neuron Disease: