Multiple Sclerosis

 

TheBasics

An idiopathic demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system.

Two forms:

♦  Remitting-relapsing (70%) has a more favorable prognosis

♦  Chronic progressive, which occurs in 3 forms:

             1.  Primary progressive
             2.  Relapsing progressive
             3.  Secondary progressive (eventually includes many cases of remitting-relapsing MS)

Also, rarely, fulminant MS, which is rapidly fatal, and benign MS, which progresses very slowly.

 

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Statins and Interferon Promising for MS (But Not Together)
Although a recent study found disappointing results for the combination, there are reasons for optimism about both drugs individually. More »
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MRI Scans Predict Long Term Prognosis in MS Patients
An early treatment MRI can predict a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient’s five-year disability progression, according to a study recently presented in... More »
Sunshine and Vitamin D May Help Prevent MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is less likely to develop in persons with high levels of sun exposure and vitamin D, reported Australian researchers in the... More »
Marijuana Use Can Leave Patients With MS in a Haze
Cannabis worsens cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis, reported investigators recently in the journal Neurology. Marijuana has been... More »
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ResearchandReviews

ArticlesandNews

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jnnp.bmj.com - 2/1/12
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Physicians Need to Balance Roles at Work Just Like at Home
Jennifer Frank, MD, February 21, 2012
Just like laundry duty and getting the kids dressed for their holiday concert, I take my primary-care responsibility very personally and very seriously.
Motivating and Engaging Your Medical Practice Staff
P.J. Cloud-Moulds, February 18, 2012
Providing autonomy and support will motivate your staff in helping you reach your medical practice goals.
Video: EHR User Satisfaction
Aubrey Westgate, February 17, 2012
Family physician Kenneth Adler, a presenter at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, provides a look at national EHR user satisfaction rates.
Understanding Physician Assistant Reimbursement
Stephen Hanson, PA-C, February 17, 2012
Appropriate and fair reimbursement for the work physician assistants do in medicine is a priority.
Five Tips to Better Manage Your Revenue Cycle
Owen Dahl, February 14, 2012
It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.

PatientResources

Multiple Sclerosis Information Page
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

 

Multiple Sclerosis
American Academy of Family Physicians

 

Multiple Sclerosis
MedLine Plus (National Institutes of Health)

 

About MS
National  MS Society

 

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