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Multiple Sclerosis Info
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Sunday, February 3
Quality of Life as defined by: World Health Organization (WHO)
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 06:18 PM CST
As a result of these symptoms, MS can substantially and adversely affect an individual’s quality of life (QOL). In addition, many people with MS leave the labour force and must depend on relatives or government programmes for more »
Understanding Pain Mechanisms in MS
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 06:01 PM CST
Although pain is not considered a typical symptom of multiple sclerosis, more than 50% of patients with MS present with pain syndromes. In the setting of an incurable disease, symptom control and particularly pain control is very more »
Working it Out: Exercise and MS
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 04:58 PM CST
Evidence is growing on the benefits of exercise for people with MS. Ten years ago, the US National MS Society funded the first study showing that aerobic exercise (using stationary bikes) could fight fatigue in MS. The late more »
Disease Severity, Sociodemographic Factors May Influence Mental Function, Motor Function Among Patients With MS
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 04:47 PM CST
Among individuals with MS, the extent of mental and physical functioning appears to be affected by the sociodemographic factors, such as education level, and the severity of MS, a study published more »
MS in Genetically Susceptible Twins
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 04:35 PM CST
A new study of twins suggests that living farther north of the equator significantly increases risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among those with genetic more »
What MS is
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 12:28 PM CST
While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, we know that it affects children, some as young as two years old. The impact is felt by family, friends, and more »
Early Treatment
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 11:19 AM CST
The recent Consensus Statement of the Canadian MS Clinics Network recommended that all eligible patients be treated as early as possible in the course of their disease.
Emphasis on the more »
A Beautiful New Mouse Model For MS
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 11:01 AM CST
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the cells of the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause various symptoms, including depression, pain, and impaired mobility. Although it is clear that MS is caused by more »
Physical dimension of fatigue correlated with disability
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 10:00 AM CST
To determine the value of fatigue in predicting the change in disability status in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), we realized a more »
Contribution of relapses to disability in multiple sclerosis.
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 10:00 AM CST
The impact of relapses on long-term disability in multiple sclerosis remains unclear; however some evidence suggests that relapses play an important role in more »
Pluriformity of inflammation in multiple sclerosis shown by ultra-small iron oxide particle enhancement
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 01:00 AM CST
Gadolinium-DTPA (Gd-DTPA) is routinely used as a marker for inflammation in MRI to visualize breakdown of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) in multiple sclerosis. Recent data suggest that more »
Restless leg syndrome
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 01:00 AM CST
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel extremely uncomfortable while you're sitting or lying down. It makes you feel like getting up and moving around. When you do so, the unpleasant feeling more »
De-stressing - desk- Wednesday
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 03 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST
Clean anything on your desk that hasn’t already been cleaned. |
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