Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders

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.

List of contents

Neuromuscular Junction Physiology and Pathophysiology.- Acetylcholine Receptor Structure.- Immunopathogenesis of Myasthenia Gravis.- Epidemiology and Genetics of Myasthenia Gravis.- Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology of Myasthenia Gravis.- Ocular Myasthenia.- Thymoma-Associated Paraneoplastic Myasthenia Gravis.- Electrodiagnosis of Neuromuscular Junction Disorders.- Autoantibody Testing in the Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission and Related Diseases.- Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis.- Neurocritical Care of Myasthenic Crisis.- Thymectomy for Non-thymomatous MG.- Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.- Acquired Neuromyotonia.- Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes.- Toxic Neuromuscular Transmission Disorders.- The Impact of Myasthenia Gravis on Mood, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life.- Myasthenia Gravis: Classification and Outcome Measurements.

Summary

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.

Additional text

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)

Report

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)

Product details

• Assisted by: Henr J Kaminski (Editor), Henry J Kaminski (Editor), Henry J. Kaminski (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.01.2011
• EAN: 9781588298522
• ISBN: 978-1-58829-852-2
• No. of pages: 312
• Illustrations: XII, 312 p.
• Series: Current Clinical Neurology; Current Clinical Neurology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; B, Medicine, Immunology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Neurosciences