Multiple Sclerosis News Today | Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
Oct 14, 2024 · The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is awarding a total of $4.6 million in funding to advance research into how the protective myelin sheath that’s damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS) can be ...
MS Lesions | Symptoms and Diagnosis - Multiple Sclerosis News …
Apr 19, 2022 · Meanwhile, lesions in the spinal cord can cause unusual sensations — such as tingling or numbness — or motor symptoms, including loss of balance and/or coordination. Spinal cord lesions also ...
MS prognosis and life expectancy - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Feb 13, 2024 · MS itself is not usually fatal. However, the disorder may increase the risk of life-threatening complications, such as severe infections or swallowing difficulties, that can set the stage for ...
Possible causes and risk factors of MS - Multiple Sclerosis News …
Apr 22, 2022 · FAQs. The exact causes of multiple sclerosis (MS) are not known, but scientists have identified many risk factors that may contribute to MS development, including a person’s genetics, infection ...
McDonald criteria | Guidelines for MS diagnosis
Apr 13, 2022 · The McDonald criteria are a set of guidelines that incorporate clinical and laboratory evaluations, as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, to establish an MS diagnosis. The first ...
MS relapses: How to manage and treat flare-ups – Multiple...
Jul 9, 2024 · Glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids, a class of corticosteroids, are usually the first line of treatment for severe MS relapses. These are powerful anti-inflammatory medications that work by ...
MS in Men | Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
May 19, 2022 · Men with MS are more likely to experience: motor problems. loss of coordination and imbalance. cognitive difficulties. In contrast, vision problems are more common in women with MS. Men are more ...
MS and diet: Foods to eat and avoid - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Oct 17, 2022 · Skinless chicken, fish, and plant-based proteins such as beans, peas, lentils, and soy products, are different kinds of lean proteins. All are considered good foods to eat to get protein without ...
MS in women: Why are they more affected? | Multiple Sclerosis …
Aug 9, 2024 · MS is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system, disrupting the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. Signs of MS in women can be a range of ...
MS vision problems: Common eye symptoms - Multiple Sclerosis …
Apr 4, 2022 · Vision problems in MS patients, especially if persistent, can contribute to dizziness and lack of coordination, which can affect balance and increase the risk of falls. General MS treatment with ...