Synopses & Reviews
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy are powerful tools for demonstrating and monitoring pathological processes of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a common and as yet incurable disease of the brain and spinal cord, is being studied intensively using these techniques. They perform a major role in facilitating the diagnosis, understanding the mechanisms of symptoms, and monitoring the effect of new treatments. Written by experts in the field, this extensively illustrated text provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and limitations of MR in the study of MS. Coverage ranges through the contributions of MR, the variety of techniques available, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, MR as a predictor of the clinical course, MR views of pathophysiology, and finally monitoring new treatment efficacy.
Review
"The overall quality of the text is moderate to high with a sufficient number of illustrations and up-to-date references...practical information is offered on monitoring clincial trials using magnetic resonance as well as estimation and quatification of disease burden. This text is appropriate for libraries and departments and for those individuals with specialized interest in this field." Jay S. Tsuruda, University of Utah School of Medicine"This book, written by an internationally renowned group of multiple sclerosis experts is a welcome addition to multiple sclerosis literature. ...this is an excellent, up-to-date and thorough review of magnetic resonance in multiple sclerosis. It is to be highly recommended to neurologists, neuroradiologists and neuroscientists with an interest in MS." Marika Hohol, Canadian Jrnl of Neurological Sciences"I recommend this book to neruologists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and other clinicians with an interest in multiple sclerosis." Neurological Research
Synopsis
Expertly illustrated comprehensive guide to magnetic resonance imaging in the study and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Synopsis
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy are powerful tools for demonstrating and monitoring pathological processes of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a common and as yet incurable disease of the brain and spinal cord, is being studied intensively using these techniques. They perform a major role in facilitating the diagnosis, understanding the mechanisms of symptoms, and monitoring the effect of new treatments. Written by experts in the field, this extensively illustrated text provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and limitations of MR in the study of MS. Coverage ranges through the contributions of MR, the variety of techniques available, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, MR as a predictor of the clinical course, MR views of pathophysiology, and finally monitoring new treatment efficacy.
Table of Contents
1. The impact of magnetic resonance in multiple sclerosis W. I. McDonald; 2. Magnetic resonance techniques relevant to the study of multiple sclerosis D. H. Miller; 3. Spectrum of abnormalities in multiple sclerosis D. H. Miller; 4. Differential diagnosis J. Kesselring, and D. H. Miller; 5. Assigning prognosis D. H. Miller; 6. Pathogenesis and mechanisms of disability A. J. Thompson; 7. Monitoring treatment trials D. W. Paty, and D. H. Miller.