Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), leading to demyelination.

Multiple Sclerosis

Most recent articles

Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis –Current Treatment Options and Perspectives for the Future

Basic Concepts of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relapsing inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It is...

Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis –Recent Advances and Future Prospects

The Extent of Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis In his original characterisation of multiple sclerosis (MS), Jean Martin...

Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis I. Impaired Mobility and Its Impact on Limitations of Activities and Social Participation

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) typically present with a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), which eventually develops into...

Conventional and Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS) that is characterised by...

Improving Patient Satisfaction with Injection Devices in Multiple Sclerosis Improves Adherence

Interferon beta (IFN-β) is now established as an effective maintenance therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) that can both slow disease progression...

Medical Guidelines

  • To consider the evidence that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can prospectively predict the future conversion to clinically definite multiple sclerosis (CDMS) in patients presenting with a syndrome...

  • To consider the clinical utility of disease-modifying agents for multiple sclerosis, including anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and immunosuppressive treatments...

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