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Multiple Sclerosis And The Nervous System
Multiple sclerosis is an
Alternative Names
MS; Demyelinating disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, but can be seen at any age.
MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve impulses are slowed...
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From Our Experts
My Weird and Downright Bizarre Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
If you have MS or know someone who has MS, you surely have witnessed feeling or seeing some rather bizarre symptoms. Due to the fact that... Read more »
What Is Spinal MS?
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Dreams, Mood and Multiple Sclerosis
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Current Health Care System Plagues People with Multiple Sclerosis
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Navigating the Health Care System with Multiple Sclerosis
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From Our Sources
Multiple sclerosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MS; Demyelinating diseasePreventionReferencesCalabresi P. Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating conditions of the central nervous system. In: Goldman... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. MS is thought to be an autoimmune... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that involves the central nervous system (CNS), the nerves that comprise the brain and spinal cord.... Read more »
Caffeine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis
(Ivanhoe Newswire) When you enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning you may also be helping to prevent a central nervous disease. A new study in... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most patients first seek medical help after an initial attack of symptoms called a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). Not all patients who have a... Read more »
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