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BL
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1046872
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b801242
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : : a guide for patients and families /\ edited by Hiroshi Mitsumoto.
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| Edition Statement
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3rd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Demos Health,, ©2009.
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1 online resource (xix, 475 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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1282189409
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: 1935281194
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: 6612189401
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: 9781282189409
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: 9781935281191
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: 9786612189401
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1932603727
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9781932603727
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9781932603729
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Title Page; Cotents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Overview; The Medical and Rehabilitative Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Living With The Reality of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Managing Advanced Disease and End-of-Life Issues; Where You Can Turn to For Help; Index; Back Cover
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| Abstract
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ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig''s disease, cannot be cured but it can be treated. A great deal can be done to treat the symptoms of ALS, to improve an individuals quality of life, and to help families, caregivers, and loved ones to cope with the disease. This extensively revised and rewritten new edition of the bestselling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide For Patients and Families addresses all of those needs, and brings up-to-date important information to those living with the reality of ALS. The book is completely revised throughout and contains NEW information on: * Recently developed a.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Diseases-- Alzheimer's Dementia.
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MEDICAL-- Neurology.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.8/3
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| LC Classification
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RC406.A24A479 2009eb
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2009 G-893
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WE 550A5309 2009
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Mitsumoto, Hiroshi.
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