Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis

Oct 17, 2017 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis

Figure 6.1 The categories of symptoms in multiple sclerosis Figure 6.2 Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary symptoms in multiple sclerosis MS symptoms may be classified as acute, subacute, or chronic….

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Treatment Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis

Oct 17, 2017 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Treatment Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis

Disease-modifying agent ROA and frequency Mechanism of action Major clinical trials Major adverse events Monitoring requirements Interferons (IFN) IFN β-1b (Betaseron®, Extavia®) 0.25 mg SC every other day Immunomodulation, reduction…

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Emerging Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis

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Drug Molecule Mechanism of action Main trials Side effects Daclizumab Humanized monoclonal antibody of CD25 subunit of IL-2 receptor Increase of the CD56 NK cell levels 1. SELECT Phase II…

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Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview

Oct 17, 2017 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview

Figure 1.1 Disease courses of multiple sclerosis When still accompanied by relapses or MRI markers of disease activity, SPMS and PPMS take on the added descriptor of “active.” Additionally, as…

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