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Here is the state-of-the-art on recognizing, managing and living withneurofibromatosis (NF) for patients, families, and health careprofessionals. From new genetic and diagnostic advances, to associatedcardiovascular and endocrine abnormalities, to the significantpsychosocial impact of NF, the book is packed with clear, practicalguidance for understanding and living with this disability. ... Read more

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This NF book is a must buy !
I bought this book after I found some rave reviews on the internet. It's costly but worth every penny as it's full of so much relevant information! Thank you Bruce Korf for writing this book!

NEUROFIBROMATOSIS-a handbook for patients,families,and health care professionals.
This is a must read for anyone with NF or anyone who has a loved one with NF. It has helped me with some symptons I have been having and I know have had the proper tests, now awaiting results. It is a MUST HAVE for ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
I realized while reading the personal prospectives form individuals with NF that I took part in the study but was not used in the book.
I have my sister and niece to THANK for the book.
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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to neurofibromatosis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to neurofibromatosis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to neurofibromatosis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to neurofibromatosis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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A description of the social, educational, and economic impact of living with a neurological genetic disorder, neurofibromatosis 1. The many unpredictable and potentially stigmatizing possible symptoms of NF1, which range from physical disfigurement to severe learning disorders, may have serious consequences in every aspect of daily life. NF1 was for many years wrongly diagnosed as the "Elephant Man's Disease." Ablon examines the psychosocial costs of this misdiagnosis and the ways in which stage, screen, and television parlayed "The Elephant Man" into the personification of the grimmist extreme of ugliness. This portrayal engendered fear and anxiety for affected persons and their families and also had an impact on the scientific and medical communities. Ablon analyzes the factors that affect individual positive adaptation to NF1 and the demands of American society, and offers suggestions for families, support systems, and health care providers for treatment of affected individuals. ... Read more

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Living with genetic disorder: The impact of Neurofibromatosi
I would like more information about Neurofribrom- atisis because I have it and I need to learn more about it.Thank You ... Read more

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A great deal is now known about neurofibromatosis type 1, particularly as a result of the identification of its causative gene by positional cloning. Effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even life-threatening malignancy however sadly remain elusive.

As Dr Korf remarks in his Foreword; ‘this book’s cogent and thorough description of neurofibromatosis in children will take its place alongside other major clinical studies of the disorder. (Dr North) has tackled some of the more challenging issues, such as the basis for learning disabilities and the optimal means for early detection of optic gliomas. Her work provides a guide to the clinician and stands as a provocative challenge to the neurofibromatosis research community to further explore the basis of these problems.’

• Unique account of the basis of learning disorder in this condition
  
• Provides guidance on optimal methods for early detection of optic glioma
  
• A thorough review of current knowledge of neurofibromatosis in childhood

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Now in its third edition, Neurofibromatosis has been extensively rewritten by a group of leading neurofibromatosis (NF) researchers. It summarizes the current state of knowledge and details significant advances in the basic science and clinical care of patients with NF1 and NF2. Areas of particular emphasis include aspects of natural history, variability, pathology, molecular biology, and cellular biology that give a deeper understanding of the mechanisms responsible for these diseases. The book is a definitive, comprehensive review of the history, heterogeneity, pathogenesis, genetics, and management of NF1 and NF2.

Praise for the second edition:

"For anyone embarking on scientific and clinical research of neurofibromatosis, the Riccardi book, particularly in view of its exhaustive bibliography, is a must." -- Journal of Medical Genetics

"This is a comprehensive review of an extremely complex and pleomorphic disease. Once again [Riccardi] has provided a review of the literature with the wealth of his own personal experience into a powerful treatise on this complicated subject... This book is very easy to read." -- James Smirniotopoulos, Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 645 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. 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.

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Title: Neurofibromatosis: normal ca rates in adulthood.(Clinical Rounds)(breast cancer)
Author: Linda Little
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 5Page: 38(1)

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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 neurofibromatosis. 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, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, 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 NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with 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 30,000 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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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens 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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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 15, 2001. The length of the article is 697 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. 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.

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Title: Cafe Au Lait Spots May Signal Neurofibromatosis.(Brief Article)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 31Issue: 6Page: 34

Article Type: Brief Article

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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. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Neurofibromatosis type 1 is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. 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 digital document is an article from Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2787 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. 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.

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Title: Neurofibromatosis type 2--living with the complications: a case study.
Author: Catherine Harris
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 3Page: 156(3)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on May 15, 2005. The length of the article is 634 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. 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.

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Title: Neurofibromatosis patients have normal ca rates as adults.(Skin Disorders)
Author: Linda Little
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 15, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 10Page: 32(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The resource students and researchers will turn to for reliable, up-to-date and clearly written information, the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments and diagnostic procedures. The Encyclopediaincludes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures. Entries typically include the following elements:

• Causes and Symptoms
• Definition
• Description
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
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An appendix provides complete contact information for cancer centers, national support groups, government agencies and research groups. Features include anatomical illustrations of the major body systems, a subject index and approximately 200 photographs and drawings. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on December 1, 2003. The length of the article is 435 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. 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.

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Title: Check infants who have neurofibromatosis for gliomas: chemotherapy under development.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 12Page: 30(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs 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 much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

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• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
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