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Tuesday, April 21
MRI - benefits vs. risks
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All About MS
on Tue 21 Apr 2009 09:28 AM CST
MR images of the spine are clearer and more detailed than with other imaging methods. This detail makes MRI an invaluable tool in early diagnosis and evaluation of many more »
Bright spots & black holes: 2 of 2
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All About MS
on Tue 21 Apr 2009 09:26 AM CST
Gadolinium is a contrast agent. Infused into the bloodstream a few minutes before an MRI, it lights up areas where immune-system cells are leaking out of tiny blood vessels and into the central nervous system. This is a hallmark of active inflammation, a key more »
Swank Diet 1 of 3
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All About MS
on Tue 21 Apr 2009 08:17 AM CST
SWANK DIET
DAIRY PRODUCTS.
All dairy products must be non-fat or contain no more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving. The recommended daily amount is two more »
embryonic stem cell research limits eased in USA
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All About MS
on Tue 21 Apr 2009 08:11 AM CST
"We think this will be a huge boost for the science," said acting NIH director Raynard Kington. "This was the right policy for the agency at this point in time." The limit will disappoint some researchers who wanted to use a broader variety of cells. But it still means that perhaps more »
Elected not to have Spinal Tap
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All About MS
on Tue 21 Apr 2009 12:00 AM CST
A lumbar puncture is performed to check for special proteins in the CSF called immunoglobulins. These proteins are produced by something called ‘B lymphocytes’. B lymphocytes are overactive more »
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