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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This book has been created for parents who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to metachromatic leukodystrophy (also Arylsulfatase A Deficiency; Cerebroside Sulfatase Deficiency; Diffuse Cerebral Sclerosis; Greenfield disease; Late-Onset Metachromatic Leukodystrophy; metachromatic brain leukodystrophy), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on metachromatic leukodystrophy. Given parents' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Canned material - out of date
I purchased this eBook and was quite disappointed.It is very generic material that is otherwise available on the web.Being written in 2002, it also is very out of date with regard to research and therapies. It's a catchy title and probably a lucrative business for the publisher to sell these eBooks for dozens of diseases at tens of dollars a pop.You'd be better off going to one of the foundations and reading their online material. Search for "MLD foundations". ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Leukodystrophy," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Leukodystrophy in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Leukodystrophy when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Leukodystrophy, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of leukodystrophies. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Contents include clinical and medical information.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents – thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers’ health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 29,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of the leukodystrophies are rare diseases that affect the cells of the brain. Specifically, the diseases affect the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects nerve cells. Damage to this sheath slows down or blocks messages between the brain and the rest of the body. This leads to problems with movement, speaking, vision, hearing, mental and physical development. Most of the leukodystrophies are genetic. They usually appear during infancy or childhood. They can be hard to detect early because children seem healthy at first. However, symptoms gradually get worse over time.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.This CD-ROM has tens of thousands of pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software. Advanced search and indexing features of the current version of Adobe Reader provide a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disc at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of medical documents and material. ... Read more

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Chapters: Adrenoleukodystrophy, Canavan Disease, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Disease, Zellweger Syndrome, Alexander Disease. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 44. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), also called "Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease," or "Schilder's disease") is a rare, inherited disorder that leads to progressive brain damage, failure of the adrenal glands and eventually death. ALD is a disease in a group of genetic disorders called leukodystrophies. Adrenoleukodystrophy progressively damages the myelin sheath, a complex fatty neural tissue that insulates many nerves of the central and peripheral nervous systems, eventually destroying it. Without myelin, nerves are unable to conduct an impulse, leading to increasing disability as myelin destruction increases and intensifies. An essential protein, called a transporter protein, is missing in ALD patients. This protein is needed to carry an enzyme which is used to break down very long-chain fatty acids found in the normal diet. Lack of this protein can give rise to a build-up of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFA), in the body which can damage the brain and the adrenal gland. There are several different types of the disease which can be inherited, but the most common form is an X-linked condition. Patients with X-linked ALD are all male, but about one in five women with the disease gene develop some symptoms. Adrenomyeloneuropathy is a less-severe form of ALD, with onset of symptoms occurring in adolescence or adulthood. This milder form does not include cerebral involvement, and should be included in the differential diagnosis of all males with adrenal insufficiency. Although this disorder affects the growth and/or development of myelin, leukodystrophies are dif...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=52952 ... Read more

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The “Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders” provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The “Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders” provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of degenerative nerve diseases, including: Adrenoleukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Rett Syndrome, Canavan Disease, Ataxias, and more. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, nutrition, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents – thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers’ health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 38,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
• Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any
• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The “Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders” provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1961 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume “Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health” uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.

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WITHOUT A WORD is a riveting memoir that blends remarkable achievement with passion, sacrifice, love, pain, and human interest. It takes the reader into the lives of a celebrity couple, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, and his wife, Jill, to reveal the Kelly family's private struggle and how eight and a half years with their severely disabled, terminally ill son, Hunter, unfolded in a redemptive and transforming manner. The light of Hunter's love through his brief and silent life shone into the shadowed corners of Jill and Jim's lives resulting in Jill believing that Jesus Christ was authentic, her learning to forgive Jim of past indiscretions, and finally resulting in Jim's seeking and finding God. Lessons gleaned from Hunter's life and death, and Jim and Jill's struggle to save their marriage during tumultuous times, make this a compelling and inspiring read. (2010) ... Read more

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Excellent Book
As an adult who does not like to read, but heard bout the book on ESPN Radio, I must say that this is an excellent book. You get to learn the ins and outs of the Kelly household and family. I am halfway through the book and as soon as I put it down, I want to open it up and continue reading. I would recommend (and have recommended) this book to anyone who has a child with a disability, is having marital issues or like me, has a love of football. It is hard to readthe book and not feel like you are a apart of the family.

Loving a good book.
I saw the people written about in this book on the Today Show on tv and wanted to know more about them.I purchased the book, am reading it at the present time and love it! Thank you, Amazon.com.

Without A Word
Such an inspirational story ofunconditional love, courage and family...being a Buffalo Bills fan, I was especially interested in reading the book. I couldn't put it down and would highly recommendit toanyone with a special needs child .

Enlightening
This is the most inspirational book I have ever read.How a young child can have an impact on those around him including his own family is worth writing this book.To Jim & Jill, no one can imagine everything you both went through unless you walk in those shoes.Sometimes we all learn things from something or someone that we never thought we could.Good luck to you and your family in the years to come.

Joyce Reed-Ebling

Tear Jerker!
Amazing book by an amazing woman!I have had the privilege of hearing Jill speak a couple of times over the past 10 years.She's real, she's down to earth, she's an amazingly strong & Godly woman.This book lets you in on so many details of their life that so many people in the limelight keep hidden.Such a tribute to Hunter...such a testimony.Amazing.God Bless you & your family Jill!! ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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The Neurology of Angels is a novel about the hearts inside the business and politics of drug development and the consequences of a choice between saving one child and treating thousands.

Galen is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur who loses everything to develop a cure for stroke. Eddy is a devoted father who enters politics on a mission to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Elizabeth is a pharmaceutical industry lawyer who is raising a daughter with a rare and fatal genetic illness.

Their families become forever entwined as the three parents engage in a tug-of-war over a failing system of good intentions. In the wake, heroes are born.
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The Neurology of Angels
The Neurology of Angels is an intense read. The plot is very believable and could very well be true to life. Three families are all pulled together for different reasons all relating to the pharmacudical industry.

Galen a neuroscientist, is trying to find a cure for stroke. Eddy enters politics to try and lower prescription drug costs. Elizabeth, an attorney has a daughter with a terminal illness. Their lives all come together in a complelling story that views the healthcare/pharmacudical industry from all angels.

Parental love, divided friendship and legal battles, add to the suspense. Emotions arise ranging from, love, frustration, helplessness, sadness and anger. It really leaves one wondering of the future of health care in the Untied States today.

Krista Tibbs is definatly an Author to follow.

Must read book!
Ithink this is a book that everyone should readin light of current politics. The story is reminiscent of Michael Crichton's works: a story told to dramatize an area of science in which oreal and ethical decisions are made every day. In this case, that area is US healthcare system. I think that Ms. Tibbs provides a compelling analysis of an area of health care that many people agree needs reform, but that is complex enough that many people don't fully realize how difficult and far-reaching those changes need to be. We essentially follow a drug from conception to testing to FDA approval to use, and uncover the process and stumbling blocks along the way. In an era of much needed discussions of health care reform, this book raises interesting questions through the actions of engaging characters and an interesting (though slightly contrived) plot. I find Ms. Tibbs' viewpoint comes through in this book in an instructional but not preachy or overbearing way.

A realistic novel focusing on the pharmaceutical industry accurately depicting the dilemmas and conflicts
We often hear that writers should write what they know and this is quite in evidence with Krista Tibbs's The Neurology of Angels who really knows her subject matter. Tibbs studied neuroscience at MIT and also holds an MBA in health sector management from Duke University. She is presently employed in the biotechnology industry conducting clinical research for diseases with unmet medical needs.

With this in mind, we can readily understand how she was able to craft a fascinating realistic novel focusing on the pharmaceutical industry as she accurately depicts the dilemmas and conflicts that arise among all of the major players.

Tibbs' principal protagonist, Galen Douglas is a neuroscientist who recently lost his fiancée to Transient forebrain ischemia, a neurological disorder that leads to strokes. As a result, Galen is determined to find a medical treatment that would combat this dreadful condition and reverse these ischemic strokes.As the story unfolds, Galen has just discovered, after a multitude of trials and failures, a drug that he feels is the solution that he names 423.

When Galen approaches his best friend, Eddy Parker, who incidentally was his late fiancée's brother, to team up with him to start a company in order to develop this miracle drug, he is rebuffed. As Eddy states, "the thought of leaving his job to do something that he wasn't sure he'd be good at, that depended on other people for success, and that had no security terrified him."

Undeterred, Galen plunges ahead and tries to persuade private investors to back him with his plan. This leads him to a Grizzly Adams' character, Amos Theriault, who is very well versed in the raising of risk capital who introduces Galen to Myesha Knight. Myesha has led finance, clinical and regulatory operations for start-ups that IPO'd for millions. Eventually, Galen and Myesha form a company called Biolex that changes the name of 423 to Lexistro.

During one of the phases of Lexistro`s trials, the FDA, due to a patient's death pulls another promising drug for Fibromyalgia off the market. FDA employee Patricia Chen, who had done everything according to the book and supposedly didn't overlook anything, originally approved the drug. As a result of the patient's death, the pharmaceutical company is sued and the attorney who is in charge of defending the company is Elizabeth Rose. As we read on, it turns out that Elizabeth is a single parent whose husband recently died and whose daughter has Transient forebrain ischemia. Her life along with that of two other families including that of Galen`s friend Eddy all become intricately intertwined with Galen`s quest to find a solution to this dreaded neurological disorder. The resultisa weaving together of an appealing, humane cast of characters, who, with their own agendas, feel that they have the best solution pertaining to the administration of health care which makes for some very compelling reading.

Moreover, what is a particularly important aspect of this serious novel is the author's underlying themes of how drugs are brought to market and the accessibility of health care to those who can least afford it. Tibbs does a fine job in effectively presenting both sides of the issues leading to an insightful yarn particularly for parents who may be in the same situation as that portrayed by the families in the novel.

Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor Bookpleasures

The Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs
Once in awhile there comes along a book that is written from the heart.Neurology of Angels tells a story that is all too familiar to a parent who has a child that is sick, when there aren't many answers, little hope and not enough time or money for a cure or even the promise of another month or another year.
There are three families:Galen, a neuroscientist and his wife Linda.Eddy, a devoted father soon to be politician and his wife Joy.Elizabeth, a pharmaceutical industry lawyer and her daughter Sera.All fighting for the same precious thing, a cure but at times find themselves fighting each other.Each family offers a different viewpoint, each holds a piece to the puzzle but their fear and mountains of red tape paralyze any progress.
Neurology of Angels helps unravel the tangled stereotypes of what is wrong with our health care industry.It also tells a story of what is right.
I loved this book, the characters and the story all felt real. This book will make you cry, it will make you think and isn't that what change is all about?

Lot of questions, no real answers.
One of the thing I love about the First Reads program is that I get to read books that I wouldn't necessarily be drawn to otherwise. I read the descriptions, if it sounds interesting, I enter. The storyline of The Neurology of Angels drew me to the book and, while it seemed interesting, I'm not sure I would have picked it up. The book centers around three families, all dealing with healthcare issues. Galen is obsessively working to track down a cure for the neurological disease that took the life of his former fiance. Eddy, his best friend, becomes equally obsessed with reforming healthcare to make it accessible to all. And then there's Elizabeth, a young widow pregnant with a child that most likely has a deadly neurological disorder. Throughout the book the lives of these families overlap and connect. Galen and Eddy, former college roommates and best friends, have very different ideas about healthcare in the U.S. and what is the best way to go about enacting change. Elizabeth, a corporate attorney specializing in healthcare, is primarily concerned with finding a cure for her daughter, but also keen to find ways to make care available to others. The three main characters, as well as a larger supporting cast, all have the same good intentions--making healthcare available to everyone. However, they all have very different ideas on how to achieve those goals. Like any aspect of politics, each thinks his/her own way is the best and have difficulties seeing opposing viewpoints. This attitude and the accompanying egos prohibits any real change from occurring.

If my summary seems a little vague, it's because it is. This book is very difficult to define. Medical thriller? Nah, not really. It's a book with a lot of medical discussion, but more about relationships and how those relationships can be so fragile in the face of who's right and who's wrong and the accompanying finger pointing. The thing is, no one in the book is "wrong." Each of the characters has a good and personal reason for their opinions. And each truly believe that his or her own idea is the only real way to create change. But each program or idea is accompanied by problems. Problems that the individual cannot really see because he can only see the benefits. While I enjoyed reading the book, and thinking about all the issues that are presented, there were a few aspects that bothered me a bit. The medical speak that is somewhat prevalent in the beginning of the book is hard to follow--especially for those without a science background. Until I just forced myself to skim through it, I was finding it quite frustrating (my college biology was NOT enough background, fyi). It made me want to put the book down several times. The book is a good look into how the government plays a role in not only healthcare, but more specifically the pharmaceutical side. That was interesting to read about and I can only assume that it is pretty accurate considering the author's extensive background in the subjects. The characters don't really develop as much as I would have liked, but that wasn't a big deal for me. Overall, I am left with a lot of questions (primarily internal) about how healthcare should be in America. You don't have to be an expert in the subject to see that it needs a lot of work. This book does a good job of presenting some other options, but at the same time demonstrating that there is no easy solution or quick fix.
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