Multiple sclerosis therapeutics

by Cohen, Jeffrey A., (Jeffrey Alan) Rudick, Richard A.

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Title Statements

Full title :Multiple sclerosis therapeutics / edited by Jeffrey A. Cohen, Richard A. Rudick.

Summary

"This book comprehensively reviews the current state of clinical trial methods in multiple sclerosis treatment, providing investigators, sponsors and specialists with current knowledge of outcome measures and study designs for disease and symptom management. The status of the rapidly evolving field of disease-modifying drugs is presented, with emphasis on the most promising therapies currently being tested. Experts discuss disease and symptom management for MS subtypes, including neuromyelitis optica and pediatric MS. In addition, key scientific advances in MS pathology, genetics, immunology and epidemiology are presented. The fourth edition has been extensively revised, featuring more than 50% new material. All chapters have been substantially updated to provide current information on rapidly evolving topics and this volume contains 15 new chapters, reflecting the growth of the field in recent years. This book is an essential reference for practitioners caring for MS patients, investigators planning or conducting clinical trials, and clinical trial sponsors"--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.
Edition:4th ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 752 pages, [8] pages of color plates : : illustrations (some color) ; : 29 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780521766272, 0521766273
oclc:ocn743275869
LC Classification:RC377
Dewey Decimal:616.8/34

Part I. Introduction; Part II. Clinical Trial Methodology; Part III. Clinical Trials of Multiple Sclerosis Therapies; Part IV. Therapy in Clinical Practice.

Subjects

Clinical Trials as Topic -- methods Évaluation des résultats (Soins médicau… Imagerie par résonance magnétique Magnetic Resonance Imaging Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis -- pathology Multiple Sclerosis -- therapy Outcome and Process Assessment, Health … Outcome assessment (Medical care) Outcome Assessment, Health Care Sclérose en plaques Treatment Outcome