SettingsMultiple sclerosis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune mediated disease of the brain.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune mediated disease of the brain.
Balo concentric sclerosis
Balo concentric sclerosis is one of the borderline forms of multiple sclerosis.
Balo concentric sclerosis is one of the borderline forms of multiple sclerosis.
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate (Ca-AEP or Ca-2AEP) is a vital component in the structure of cell membranes in the human body.
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate (Ca-AEP or Ca-2AEP) is a vital component in the structure of cell membranes in the human body.
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency is a term developed by Italian researcher Paolo Zamboni in 2008 to describe compromised flow of blood in the veins draining the central nervous system.
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency is a term developed by Italian researcher Paolo Zamboni in 2008 to describe compromised flow of blood in the veins draining the central nervous system.
Clinically isolated syndrome
A clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is an individual's first neurological episode, caused by inflammation or demyelination of nerve tissue.
A clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is an individual's first neurological episode, caused by inflammation or demyelination of nerve tissue.
Dawson's fingers
"Dawson's Fingers" is the name for the multiple sclerosis lesions around the ventricle-based brain veins of Multiple Sclerosis patients.
"Dawson's Fingers" is the name for the multiple sclerosis lesions around the ventricle-based brain veins of Multiple Sclerosis patients.
Diagnostic criteria for MS
Schumacher criteria were the first internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis, and introduced concepts still in use, as CDMS.
Schumacher criteria were the first internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis, and introduced concepts still in use, as CDMS.
Diffuse myelinoclastic sclerosis
Diffuse myelinoclastic sclerosis, sometimes referred to as "Schilder's disease", is a very infrequent neurodegenerative disease that presents clinically as pseudotumoural demyelinating lesions, ...
Diffuse myelinoclastic sclerosis, sometimes referred to as "Schilder's disease", is a very infrequent neurodegenerative disease that presents clinically as pseudotumoural demyelinating lesions, ...
Dirucotide
Dirucotide (also known as MBP8298) was developed by two research scientists at the University of Alberta for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Dirucotide (also known as MBP8298) was developed by two research scientists at the University of Alberta for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Expanded Disability Status Scale
The Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a method of quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis.
The Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a method of quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis.
HiCy
HiCy (high-dose cyclophosphamide) is an experimental procedure used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, notably multiple sclerosis.
HiCy (high-dose cyclophosphamide) is an experimental procedure used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, notably multiple sclerosis.
Homogenized Milk and Atherosclerosis
Homogenized milk and atherosclerosis are connected by the theory that the enzyme xanthine oxidase or XO, which is abundant in cow’s milk, transforms inflammation following physical, chemical or ...
Homogenized milk and atherosclerosis are connected by the theory that the enzyme xanthine oxidase or XO, which is abundant in cow’s milk, transforms inflammation following physical, chemical or ...
Idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases
Idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases, sometimes known as borderline forms of multiple sclerosis, is a collection of multiple sclerosis variants, sometimes considered different di...
Idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases, sometimes known as borderline forms of multiple sclerosis, is a collection of multiple sclerosis variants, sometimes considered different di...
Low dose naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), where naltrexone is used in doses approximately much lower than those used for drug/alcohol rehabilitation purposes, is being used as an "off-label" treatment for cert...
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), where naltrexone is used in doses approximately much lower than those used for drug/alcohol rehabilitation purposes, is being used as an "off-label" treatment for cert...
Low-dose naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) describes the "off-label" use of the medication naltrexone at low doses and for other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) describes the "off-label" use of the medication naltrexone at low doses and for other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Malignant multiple sclerosis
The term malignant multiple sclerosis is often used to describe MS patients who reach significant level of disability in less than 5 years from their first symptoms The National MS Society Adv...
The term malignant multiple sclerosis is often used to describe MS patients who reach significant level of disability in less than 5 years from their first symptoms The National MS Society Adv...
Marburg multiple sclerosis
Marburg multiple sclerosis, also known as malignant, acute, or fulminant multiple sclerosis, is considered one of the multiple sclerosis borderline diseases, which is a collect...
Marburg multiple sclerosis, also known as malignant, acute, or fulminant multiple sclerosis, is considered one of the multiple sclerosis borderline diseases, which is a collect...
McDonald criteria
The McDonald criteria are diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS).
The McDonald criteria are diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS).
MS Australia
MS Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that delivers services to people with MS.
MS Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that delivers services to people with MS.
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as "disseminated sclerosis" or "encephalomyelitis disseminata", is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the bra...
Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as "disseminated sclerosis" or "encephalomyelitis disseminata", is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the bra...
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation was established in 1967 as an international body linking the activities of national MS societies around the world.
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation was established in 1967 as an international body linking the activities of national MS societies around the world.
Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms
Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms: changes in sensation, muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty moving; difficulties with coordination and balance; problems in s...
Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms: changes in sensation, muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty moving; difficulties with coordination and balance; problems in s...
MuSmate
The MuSmate is an invention that helps those afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions to walk.
The MuSmate is an invention that helps those afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions to walk.
Neuromyelitis optica
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease or Devic's syndrome, is an autoimmune, inflammatory disorder in which a person's own immune system attacks the optic nerves ...
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease or Devic's syndrome, is an autoimmune, inflammatory disorder in which a person's own immune system attacks the optic nerves ...
Pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the CNS of a person present a special kind of distributed lesions whose pathophysiology is complex and still under investigation.
Multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the CNS of a person present a special kind of distributed lesions whose pathophysiology is complex and still under investigation.
Poser criteria
Poser criteria are diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis.
Poser criteria are diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis.
Schumacher criteria
Schumacher criteria were the first internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis, and introduced concepts still in use, as CDMS.
Schumacher criteria were the first internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis, and introduced concepts still in use, as CDMS.
Swank diet
The Swank Diet is a low saturated fat diet for the management of multiple sclerosis developed by Dr. Roy L. Swank (1909-2008), which he introduced in 1948.
The Swank Diet is a low saturated fat diet for the management of multiple sclerosis developed by Dr. Roy L. Swank (1909-2008), which he introduced in 1948.
Transverse myelitis
Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by an inflammatory process of the spinal cord, and can cause axonal demyelination.
Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by an inflammatory process of the spinal cord, and can cause axonal demyelination.
Tumefactive multiple sclerosis
Tumefactive multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the central nervous system of a person has multiple demyelinating lesions with typical characteristics for those of standard multiple scler...
Tumefactive multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the central nervous system of a person has multiple demyelinating lesions with typical characteristics for those of standard multiple scler...
Uhthoff's phenomenon
Uhthoff's phenomenon is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis and other neurological, demyelinating conditions when the body gets overheated from hot weather, exercise, feve...
Uhthoff's phenomenon is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis and other neurological, demyelinating conditions when the body gets overheated from hot weather, exercise, feve...