Raising A Child With A Neuromuscular Disorder

Author : Charlotte E. Thompson M.D.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999-09-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780198029465

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Raising a Child with a Neuromuscular Disorder by Charlotte E. Thompson M.D. Pdf

Raising a child with a neuromuscular disorder can be a overwhelming experience for even the strongest parent or grandparent. Dr. Charlotte Thompson, a leading authority in pediatric neuromuscular disorders, draws on her 38 years of experience treating children with muscular dystrophy, spinal atrophy, congenital and mitochondrial myopathies, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, and all the childhood neuromuscular disorders. Her book provides not only medical facts but much practical advice on how to cope with the many challenges of day-to-day parenting a child with neuromuscular disease. Dr. Thompson discusses how to cope with the initial diagnosis of a neuromuscular disorder and then suggests ways to get beyond the shock, numbness, and anger that may occur. She describes each of the principal diseases giving the history, signs and symptoms, the usual course, outcome, genetics, and any possible treatments. Subsequent chapters offer advice on when to ask for a second opinion about the diagnosis, how to navigate the medical maze and work with a child's medical team. Tips on finding the most appropriate school placement and developing an individual education program (IEP) are invaluable. Dr. Thompson stresses the importance of taking one day at a time and insists that parents must care for themselves. She offers suggestions for developing family closeness and even how to make time for fun. Wise advice from parents of children with neuromuscular disease is inserted in boxes throughout the chapters. A large appendix gives resources state by state and country by country. There is no training that prepares you to be the parent of a child with a disability, but Raising a Child with a Neuromuscular Disorder should be a great help to parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares for a child or young person.

Author : Victor Dubowitz
Publisher : Bailliere Tindall Limited
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015034424625

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Muscle Disorders in Childhood by Victor Dubowitz Pdf

This reference focuses on the clinical assessment, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of all forms of muscle diseases that affect children. Includes a readable account of relevant genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, in addition to numerous case histories.

Author : Michael K D Benson,John Fixsen,Klaus Parsch,Malcolm MacNicol
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0857295535

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Children's Neuromuscular Disorders by Michael K D Benson,John Fixsen,Klaus Parsch,Malcolm MacNicol Pdf

The newborn child 's immature nervous system makes early diagnosis of some neurological disorders difficult: it is often only the passage of time which clarifies the severity and pattern. Careful analysis of motor skills, vision, hearing and speech allows us to assess milestones. Progress from head control to sitting, standing and the maturation of gait should be orderly. Informed examination and the chapter on gait analysis highlight this development. Chapters in this book describe neural tube defects, the recognition and management of cerebral palsy and, lest we forget, poliomyelitis. The book is completed by considering the muscular dystrophies and arthrogryposis.

Author : Charlotte E. Thompson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 019513253X

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Raising a Handicapped Child by Charlotte E. Thompson Pdf

Still the only handbook of its kind to discuss both the emotional and physical problems of raising a child with a disability, this guide offers complete, practical, and reassuring advice for parents who care for these children.

Author : Aziz Shaibani
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199393893

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A Video Atlas of Neuromuscular Disorders by Aziz Shaibani Pdf

The first real cases video atlas of neuromuscular disorders that is supplemented with multiple-choice questions, and updates on the illustrated topics. It is easy to search and read. It is perfect for preparation to the neurology and neuromuscular boards and an excellent way to update the experts. By replacing the descriptive text with vivid illustrative videos, the reader will have more time to face the intellectual challenges of these cases instead of trying to build a mental picture of these cases first. Short and well-edited video clips from real clinic stories supplemented with challenging multiple choice questions, provides an excellent way to bridge the gap between overflow of information and short attention span. The chapters are arranged according the symptoms instead of diseases, yet, diseases are listed in the index if one wants to see all videos relevant to a specific disease. Close to 300 video cases* taken directly from a real neuromuscular clinic, illustrating a myriad of disorders and shedding light on their diagnosis, and treatment and giving updates about many of them provides an invaluable approach that should benefit any one who is interested in neuromuscular disorders which comprises more than 50% of presenting disease to general neurologists and even to general practitioners. Some rare diseases are also described, giving an opportunity for the new trainees to see them so that they can diagnosed them if they see them again which may not happen very often. *Due to size limitations, the videos are not included with any eBook version.

Author : Sally Patton
Publisher : Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1558964797

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Welcoming Children with Special Needs by Sally Patton Pdf

Author : Alan E. H. Emery,Francesco Muntoni,Rosaline C. M. Quinlivan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780191503658

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Alan E. H. Emery,Francesco Muntoni,Rosaline C. M. Quinlivan Pdf

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited and progressive muscle wasting disease, is one of the most common single gene disorders found in the developed world. In this fourth edition of the classic monograph on the topic, Alan Emery and Francesco Muntoni are joined by Rosaline Quinlivan, Consultant in Neuromuscular Disorders, to provide a thorough update on all aspects of the disorder. Recent understanding of the nature of the genetic defect responsible for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and isolation of the protein dystrophin has led to the development of new theories for the disease's pathogenesis. This new edition incorporates these advances from the field of molecular biology, and describes the resultant opportunities for screening, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling and from recent pioneering work with anti-sense oligonucleotides, the possibility of effective RNA therapy. Although there is still no cure for the disorder, there have been significant developments concerning the gene basis, publication of standards of care guidelines, and improvements in management leading to significantly longer survival, particularly with cardio-pulmonary care. The authors also investigate other forms of pharmacological, cellular and gene therapies. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will be essential reading not only for scientists and clinicians, but will also appeal to therapists and other professionals involved in the care of patients with muscular dystrophy.

Author : Charlotte E Thompson, M.D.
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781620230367

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Prescription (RX) for Parenting by Charlotte E Thompson, M.D. Pdf

If you want wise advice and vital information from a Top Pediatrician about raising infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children, this is the book for you. Special sections are provided for each group, so answers can be quickly found to everyday questions and worrisome problems. Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. has been a practicing pediatrician for fifty years. She holds a B.A. and M.D. from Stanford University, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at U C San Diego Medical School. In 2005 and 2007, she was named as one of the Top Pediatricians in the United States by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Dr. Thompson is a mother, a grandmother, and the author of eight books including Raising a Handicapped Child published in 1986, and now in its fifth edition.

Author : Corrado Angelini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319564548

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Genetic Neuromuscular Disorders by Corrado Angelini Pdf

This updated and expanded new edition of a successful book describes genetic diagnostic entities of neuromuscular disorders. Neuromuscular syndromes are presented clinically either as a case study or as an overview from the literature, accompanied by text presenting molecular defects, and differential diagnosis. This collection of neuromuscular disorders features the differential clinical phenotypes related to each genotype and are representative of the whole spectrum of a genetic muscle disorder, helping the clinician and neuromuscular physician to make a diagnosis. Key points for each genetic disease are identified to suggest treatment, when available, or the main clinical exams useful in follow-up of patients. Genetic Neuromuscular Disorders: A Case-Based Approach is aimed at neuromuscular physicians and neurology residents.

Author : Girija Prasad Rath
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811633768

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Fundamentals of Pediatric Neuroanesthesia by Girija Prasad Rath Pdf

The book provides an excellent review of all the clinical aspects of neuroanesthesia in children, including neurosurgeries during fetal state to neonatal, infancy, toddler, and school-going age groups. To provide optimal anesthetic care in children undergoing neurosurgery, the care provider must have adequate knowledge on the developing brain and spinal cord, and the effect of anesthetics on the neuronal tissue, and the inherent issues pertaining to neurologic lesions. This book covers the diagnostic, imaging, surgical as well as anesthetic managements of all the neurosurgical problems in children. The chapters include a wide range of topics from basic neurophysiology to general concerns for pediatric neuroanesthesia, including fluid management, blood transfusion, temperature regulation, and surgical positioning, as well as specific issues such as anesthesia for brain tumor surgery, hydrocephalus, neural tube defects, cerebrovascular surgeries such as aneurysmal surgery, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Moyamoya disease, and vein of Galen malformation, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, neuroendoscopy, craniovertebral junction anomalies, spinal surgeries, neurotrauma, and brain abscess with congenital heart diseases. Interesting topics like neuroanesthesia in remote locations, regional anesthesia during neurosurgery, and anesthesia for children with neuromuscular disease are also discussed. Moreover, the book elaborates on advanced neuroanesthesia techniques during fetal neurosurgery and craniopagus separation surgery; and the postoperative intensive care management aspects in each chapter. It is supplemented with figures depicting surgical procedures and positioning, neuroimages, tables and illustrations for easy understanding. This book caters to neuroanesthesiologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, residents, and fellows of anesthesia or neuroanesthesia, practicing anesthesiologists, pediatric neurointensivists, nurse anesthetists, neurosurgeons, and pediatric neurosurgeons. It also serves as a reference book for the DM (neuroanesthesiology and neurocritical care), DNB-SS (neuroanesthesiology), and MD (anesthesiology) curriculums apart from anesthesia residency and pediatric anesthesia/ neurosurgery fellowship programs offered at various Institutions worldwide.

Author : John R. Bach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical care
ISBN : UOM:39015058709190

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Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Disease by John R. Bach Pdf

This book offers the interventions that the researchers and clinicians of the UMDNH-NJMS Center for Ventilator Management Alternatives and Pulmonary Rehabilitation have found most effective as well as the interventions offered by other investigators so that the clinician can choose among all available options. It is designed to be a comprehensive guide for the day-to-day management of these conditions.

Author : Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D.
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781620230350

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Your Personal Parenting Guide by Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. Pdf

“As parents you will and must quickly become the experts with your baby.” — Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. has been a practicing pediatrician for fifty years. She holds a B.A. and M.D. from Stanford University, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at U C San Diego Medical School. In 2005 and 2007, she was named as one of the Top Pediatricians in the United States by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Dr. Thompson is a mother, a grandmother, and the author of eight books including Raising a Handicapped Child published in 1986, and now in its fifth edition.

Author : Basil T. Darras,H. Royden Jones, Jr.,Monique M. Ryan,Darryl C. De Vivo
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1160 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780124171275

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Neuromuscular Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence by Basil T. Darras,H. Royden Jones, Jr.,Monique M. Ryan,Darryl C. De Vivo Pdf

Neuromuscular disorders are diagnosed across the lifespan and create many challenges especially with infants, children and adolescents. This new edition of the definitive reference, edited by the established world renowned authorities on the science, diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders in childhood is a timely and needed resource for all clinicians and researchers studying neuromuscular disorders, especially in childhood. The Second Edition is completely revised to remain current with advances in the field and to insure this remains the standard reference for clinical neurologists and clinical research neurologists. The Second Edition retains comprehensive coverage while shortening the total chapter count to be an even more manageable and effective reference. Carefully revised new edition of the classic reference on neuromuscular disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Definitive coverage of the basic science of neuromuscular disease and the latest diagnosis and treatment best practices. Includes coverage of clinical phenomenology, electrophysiology, histopathology, molecular genetics and protein chemistry

Author : George Karpati,David Hilton-Jones,Robert C. Griggs
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521650623

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Disorders of Voluntary Muscle by George Karpati,David Hilton-Jones,Robert C. Griggs Pdf

Rewritten and redesigned, this remains the one essential text on the diseases of skeletal muscle.

Author : Paul Emmelkamp,Thomas Ehring
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1442 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118775356

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The Wiley Handbook of Anxiety Disorders by Paul Emmelkamp,Thomas Ehring Pdf

This state-of-the-art Handbook on the research and treatment of anxiety and related disorders is the most internationally and clinically oriented Handbook currently available, encompassing a broad network of researchers, from leading experts in the field to rising stars. The very first handbook to cover anxiety disorders according to the new DSM-5 criteria Published in two volumes, the International Handbook provides the most wide-ranging treatment of the state-of-the-art research in the anxiety disorders Offers a truly international aspect, including authors from different continents and covering issues of relevance to non-Western countries Includes discussion of the latest treatments, including work on persistence of compulsions, virtual reality exposure therapy, cognitive bias modification, cognitive enhancers, and imagery rescripting Covers treatment failures, transdiagnostic approaches, and includes treatment issues for children as well as the older population Edited by leaders in the field, responsible for some of the most important advances in our understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders 2 Volumes