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Multiple Sclerosis Info
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Thursday, February 21
Tysabri - Frequently Asked Questions 1 of 3
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 21 Feb 2008 07:32 PM CST
Q. What is Tysabri (pronounced Tie-SAB-bree) and how does it work?
A. Tysabri (whose scientific name is natalizumab, pronounced: nat-tal-IZ-zue-mab) is a laboratory-produced monoclonal antibody. It was formerly called Antegren. It had been approved for more »
Diagnostic Tests: MRI
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 21 Feb 2008 09:20 AM CST
MRI scans are used for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis, tracking changes over time, and helping to determine treatment effectiveness. more »
Available Pharmacologic Therapies
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 21 Feb 2008 01:00 AM CST
There are 6 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved DMTs in the United States at this time. These DMTs are IFN beta-1a (intramuscular or subcutaneous), IFN beta-1b, glatiramer acetate, mitoxantrone, and natalizumab. All of more »
Is there a Link between Uranium & MS?
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 21 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST
What is your perception of Cameco sponsoring the MS Research Centre in Saskatoon? Aren't there some studies that hypothesize a correlation between MS and uranium? Do you think that the donated moneys are affirming the assertations in said studies? Just something I've been curious about for a while.
Bonnie's Response:
Thank you for your very thought provoking question. I will do some research and get back to you and post the response here.
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