While PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) sounds scary, advances are being made in its diagnosis and treatment.
The first question is: who is at risk to get PML? The JC virus that causes PML is a common virus that many of us have had since childhood without even knowing it. Most people (with healthy immune systems) don't develop PML because the body's natural immune defenses are able to keep the virus in check. White blood cells (lymphocytes, leukocytes) constantly scavenge the...
No, this is not the beginning of a Scrabble® game. PML stands for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. Is that even more confusing?... Read more »
While PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) sounds scary, advances are being made in its diagnosis and treatment. The first... Read more »
Of the available disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis, Tysabri (natalizumab) has arguably been the most controversial to... Read more »
(Dow Jones) - “Tysabri...caused 22 suspected cases of a rare brain infection through early October...a level deemed unalarming by... Read more »
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the safety information for the drug Tysabri to take into account the incidence of a rare brain... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare disorder that damages the material (myelin) that covers and protects nerves in the white... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs)Aminosalicylates contain the compound 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA, which helps reduce inflammation. These drugs are used... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: NATALIZUMAB - INJECTION Pronounced: (nay-tal-IZ-oo-mab) Warning Natalizumab increases your risk of getting a rare but very serious... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: RITUXIMAB - INJECTION Pronounced: (rye-TUX-ih-mab) Warning Rituximab may infrequently cause serious (sometimes fatal) side effects... Read more »
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