CIDP and GBS differ mainly in onset, course and prognosis. CIDP has a relapsing or steadily progressive course over months or years. Although remission may occur spontaneously with time, the disorder frequently follows a progressive course leading to...
If so, then Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. would like you to know that on January 30, 2009, they submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the... Read more »
This is Brain Awareness Week. What does this mean to MSers? According to the Society for Neuroscience, "Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an... Read more »
Doctor Sethi has graciously agreed to answer some questions posed by readers and here they are: 1. This first question comes... Read more »
Full Question: I have had chronic migraines for many years. My most recent MRI showed "5mm demyelinating lesion of left parietal... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseTreatmentThere is no known cure for multiple sclerosis at this time. However, there are therapies that may slow the disease.... Read more »
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What Is It? A brain tumor is a mass of abnormally growing cells in the brain or skull. It can be either benign (noncancerous and unlikely to spread)... Read more »
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CausesGeneticsOnly 5 - 10% of primary brain tumors are associated with genetic disorders. These inherited conditions and associated genes include:Von... Read more »
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Symptoms of kuru include: Arm and leg pain Coordination problems that become severe Difficulty walking (cerebellar ataxia) ... Read more »
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Symptoms usually come on quickly, and may include:Fever and chillsMental status changesNausea and vomitingSensitivity to light (photophobia)Severe... Read more »