Overview
- Provides update on new advances in clinical and pathogenic aspects of myasthenia gravis
- Reviews latest data on molecular understanding of neuromuscular transmission
Part of the book series: Current Clinical Neurology (CCNEU)
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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About this book
Advances in the study and understanding of myasthenia gravis have led to the need for the publication of this important new edition. The goal of Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders, Second Edition is identical to the first -- to provide the clinician and the scientist with a common resource for understanding this complex disorder. This new edition begins with discussions of neuromuscular junction structure and function and follows with updated chapters covering a wide range of topics, such as the acetylcholine receptor, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment. Importantly, new supplemental chapters have been added; these discuss rigorous clinical assessments of patients for research trials and the epidemiology and genetics of myasthenia gravis. The discussion of the most challenging aspects of myasthenia gravis, its impact on patients’ psychological make-up, has been expanded as well. Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders, Second Edition retains the “personal approach” of the authors regarding treatment and is a valuable resource for meeting the many and varied needs of patients with myasthenia gravis.
Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition:
“Edited by H.J. Kaminski … and written by a panel of American experts, it provides an up-to-date overview of the clinical features and scientific advances in MG and related disorders, based on personal experience of the authors. … All chapters are well written, with informative subheadings, tables, figures and extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter … . provides an important contribution to this complex and complicated chapter of clinical and basic neurosciences.” (K. A. Jellinger, European Journal of Neurology, Vol. 16, 2009)
“The second edition of ‘Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders’ edited by Henry J. Kaminski MD provides a valuable practical resource for understanding new developments in the basic and clinical aspects of the disease. The structure of the book follows a logical and practical approach useful for both clinicians and scientists interested in the field. … a practical and concise resource for all interested in this intriguing disease.” (Agnes Jani-Acsadi, Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol. 296, August, 2010)
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders
Editors: Henry J. Kaminski
Series Title: Current Clinical Neurology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-156-7
Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Humana Press 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-852-2Published: 26 November 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-805-8Published: 19 January 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-59745-156-7Published: 02 March 2009
Series ISSN: 1559-0585
Series E-ISSN: 2524-4043
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XII, 312
Topics: Neurology, Ophthalmology, Neurosciences, Immunology