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Here is the state-of-the-art on recognizing, managing and living with neurofibromatosis (NF) for patients, families, and health care professionals. From new genetic and diagnostic advances, to associated cardiovascular and endocrine abnormalities, to the significant psychosocial impact of NF, the book is packed with clear, practical guidance for understanding and living with this disability.

Special features -

-A complete diagnostic guide to help you recognize NF-related symptoms--with a timeline for when they might appear

-New treatment options for NF, including pain control

-Coverage of the newly discovered form of NF, schwannomatosis

-Personal perspectives from NF patients and their families

-Glossary that defines medical terminology

With the great diagnostic and treatment advances achieved in the last decade, and research proceeding rapidly, the future for patients with NF has never been brighter. For all individuals living with the challenges of this disability, the book brings you to the forefront of medical knowledge. Make sure it is within close reach for fast and easy reference. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource for anyone dealing with NF
This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in or dealing with as a patient or as a family with NF.The book is actually a series of of well written articles about different subjects within the "NF world."Topics include "Neurological Aspects of Neurofibromatosis" by Allen E. Rubestein and Bruce R. Korf; "Communication Disorders in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1;" "Ocular Features of Neurofibromatosis;" "The Skin in Neurofibromatosis; "Learning DIsabilities in Neurofibromatosis;" "The Child with Neurofibromatsis." There is also an in-depth section on the Psychological Aspects of Neurofibromatosis.

The entire book is well written and put together.There are photographs (black and white) of different medical aspects of the disorder; charts; graphs and explanations of the disorder.Some of the photographs give graphic examples of characteristics that can often occur within the framework of someone dealing with NF (e.g. cafe-au-lait spots; tumors on the skin; lisch nodules; spine problems; etc.).

This is sure to become a seminal work on NF.I highly recommend this work to anyone who has an in-depth interest, either personally or professionally, in NF.I've looked high and low for books and information on NF and this one, so far, is the best.I speak as a person who has lived with NF-1 for their entire life.

must read
My three year old son was recently diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 and I have been disappointed by the amount of medical literature avaible on the subject.This book was one of the most helpful I have come across in terms of NF.I have found that with NF, the patient needs to understand the disease enough to teach some medical professionals.Unless we are seeing a specalist, many doctors are unfamilliar with the disorder.This book is a must read for the physician and the patient.

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.
IT IS A MUST HAVE AND READ BOOK. ... 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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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common disease affecting 1 in 4000 individuals world-wide.Symptoms include facial and body disfigurement, mental retardation and abnormalities of the cardiovascular, renal and endocrine systems.The book begins with ... Read more

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Univ. of British Columbia, Canada. Combines the Neurofibromatosis Institute Database with the International NF Database and the National NF Foundation. This edition sees an increased emphasis on NF2, in clinical and molecular terms. Previous edition: c1992. Includes evaluation and management, cognitive function and academic performance, and more. ... Read more

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common dominantly inherited neurogenetic disorders. Affecting 1 in 4000 individuals worldwide. Symptoms include facial and body disfigurement, mental retardation and abnormalities of the cardiovascular, renal and endocrine systems.
This book is written for a broad readership ranging from students to professionals. It provides the reader with a basic overview of the disease before discussing the most recent research and therapeutic developments in detail. It is essential reading for medical geneticists, molecular biologists, dermatologists, oncologists, neurologists, genetic counsellors, general practitioners and research students.
The volume attempts to cover clinical aspects of the disease; gene structure, expression and mutation; structural and functional aspects of the encoded protein, neurofibromin; the role of the NF1gene as a tumour suppressor, the emerging genotype-phenotype relationship for NF1, animal models of the disease and future prospects for disease treatment and prevention. ... Read more

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A chronicle of the life experiences of adults with neurofibromatosis 1, a neurological genetic condition for many years misdiagnosed as "The Elephant Man's Disease." Affected persons deal with an unpredictable and potentially stigmatizing disorder, the symptoms of which range from physical disfigurement to severe learning disorders. Ablon offers suggestions for families, support systems, and health care providers to enhance coping skills and self image of the affected persons. ... 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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The Neurofibromatosis Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Neurofibromatosis. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Neurofibromatosis. The Neurofibromatosis Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Neurofibromatosis. ... Read more

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Not worth the paper or the money!
This book is not worth the paper or the money it is written on.I have had NF-1 all my life and I am well familiar with the literature and the resources that is
available about NF-1 and NF-2.When I saw this book on Amazon.Com, I thought that it was something new and useful for patients and families dealing with this disorder.So I ordered it.However, upon receipt and further examination, I was sadly disappointed.The pages and the printing are poor.The assembly of the book itself is inadequate and the content is sadly disappointing.90% of the information in here can be found online or at the websites for the National Neurofibromatosis Association or Children's Tumor Foundation or in any of the other medical search engines online.The references and resources in the back of the book are outdated and unavailable.Do yourself a favor, and if you want a really good book, try and get a used copy of this book from Amazon.Com:
"Neurofibromatosis:A Handbook for Patients, Families, and Health-Care Professionals."Allan E. Rubenstein, M.D. and Bruce R. Korf, M.D.Published by Thieme.
ISBN:0-86577-154-5.
http://www.amazon.com/Neurofibromatosis-Handbook-Patients-Families-Professionals/dp/0865771545/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269519810&sr=1-1 ... 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. 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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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Neurofibromatosis Type II (or "MISME Syndrome", for "Multiple Inherited Schwannomas, Meningiomas, and Ependymomas") is an inherited disease. The main manifestation of the disease is the development of symmetric, non-malignant brain tumours in the region of the cranial nerve VIII, which is the auditory-vestibular nerve that transmits sensory information from the inner ear to the brain. Most people with this condition also experience problems in their eyes. NF II is caused by mutations of the "Merlin" gene, which, it seems, influences the form and movement of cells. The principal treatments consist of neurosurgical removal of the tumors and surgical treatment of the eye lesions. There is no therapy for the underlying disorder of cell function caused by the genetic mutation. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1), formerly known as von Recklinghausen disease after the researcher who first documented the disorder, is a human genetic disorder. It is possibly the most common inherited disorder caused by a single gene. NF-1 is not to be confused with Proteus Syndrome (the syndrome which may have affected The Elephant Man), but rather is a separate disorder. NF-1 is a tumor disorder that is caused by the malfunction of a gene on chromosome 17, that is responsible for control of cell division. NF1 causes non cancerous lumps. NF2 often comes with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), cafe au lait spots, learning difficulties, eye problems and epilepsy. NF-1 is caused by a mutation of a gene on the long arm of chromosome 17 which encodes a protein known as neurofibromin (not to be confused with the disorder itself) which plays a role in intracellular signaling. The neurofibromin is a negative regulator of the Ras oncogene.The mutant gene is transmitted with an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, but up to 50% of NF-1 cases arise due to spontaneous mutation. The incidence of NF-1 is about 1 in 3500 live births. ... 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. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Neurofibromatosis type 2 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 up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It mainly affects how nerve cells form and grow. It causes tumors to grow on nerves. You can get neurofibromatosis from your parents, or it can happen because of a mutation (change) in your genes. Once you have it, you can pass it along to your children.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. ... 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. However, effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even life-threatening malignancy 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." ... 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 "Neurofibromatosis," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Neurofibromatosis in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Neurofibromatosis 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 Neurofibromatosis, 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 digital document is an article from Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, published by American Association of Neuroscience Nurses on December 1, 2008. The length of the article is 2700 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Patient and physician attitudes regarding clinical trials in neurofibromatosis 1.
Author: Mary McQueen
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2008
Publisher: American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Volume: 40Issue: 6Page: 341(5)

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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

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• 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

Published/Released: December 2001