The Ins and Outs of Interferon
When interferon was first discovered in the 1950s, it was hoped that these naturally occurring chemicals could do for viruses what penicillin did for bacterial infections. Although that wish didn't quite pan out, interferon has been demonstrating its versatility for years, and it is currently used to treat diseases as varied as cancer, hepatitis and multiple sclerosis.
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Epstein-Barr Virus: Does It Increase the Risk for MS?
Viruses that linger in the body long after the symptoms of an infection have subsided have been linked to a number of different diseases and conditions. It's well known, for example, that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis, a disease that is often acquired during adolescence. But few people realize that this common virus has also been linked to some cancers and, recently, multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Unraveling the Mystery of Autoimmunity
Everybody wants to have a strong immune system. The immune system is the body's own personal Department of Defense, protecting its health and integrity from invading armies of harmful viruses and bacteria. Its specialized cells, called lymphocytes, normally do a fine job of keeping illness at bay, but sometimes they slip up, sending us home with the flu.
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"Laverne and Shirley" Turn Twenty, and Squiggy Breaks His Silence
It's been twenty years since television viewers were first introduced to the antics of Laverne and Shirley and their truck-driving sidekicks, Lenny and Squiggy. And as the anniversary of the classic sitcom brings back memories of good time years with the gang, it also marks the beginning of a difficult chapter for its goofiest member, Squiggy Squigmann.
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Yoga Matters: Exercise for MS
In the last few years, yoga has resurfaced as an exercise, not to mention fashion, craze. One of the remarkable things about this historic Indian form of exercise and relaxation is that is can be tailored to the fantastically fit or those with physical limitations. And a number of studies have shown that yoga may have specific health benefits for people with joint pain, insomnia and even those with certain lung diseases.
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Redefining Intimacy in People with Multiple Sclerosis
If you don't believe in the importance of good sex within an intimate relationship, just check out the cover of any woman's magazine in the supermarket. For couples that are coping with multiple sclerosis (MS), both physical symptoms and their emotional repercussions can make a healthy sex life challenging.
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Cognitive Impairment in MS
Cognition is another word for thinking. It includes many different functions, including our abilities to pay attention, learn and remember information, solve problems, and use language to express our ideas. Almost everything we do involves some aspect of cognition, from walking our dog to solving a complex math problem. Impairment of cognitive functions can occur as a result of brain disease or damage.
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A Quicker Predictor for MS
As with many chronic medical conditions, there is a lot of guesswork involved in making a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Lesions in the brain and spinal cord cause a wide range of neurological symptoms depending on where the damage occurs.
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Pot-pourri: Cannabis Preparations for Pain
Recent surveys conducted in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and epilepsy suggest that many people with these diseases are using marijuana to treat pain, stress and other symptoms associated with their conditions
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Beyond Just Tired: Figuring Out MS-Related Fatigue
When people meet someone with multiple sclerosis (MS), they often expect to see signs of muscle weakness or poor balance and coordination. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and produces a wide range of symptoms that come and go over time, causing varying degrees of disability. But people living with the disease say that one of their most debilitating symptoms is not visible to others. It's fatigue.
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Professional Advice for People with MS
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease with a wide range of symptoms that come and go over time. This autoimmune disease wreaks havoc on the transmission of nerve impulses in the brain and spinal cord. People can experience difficulty walking, speaking, thinking, and changes in certain bodily functions. For years, treatment involved controlling specific symptoms, but now medications are aimed at treating the underlying disease and preventing further disability
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Treatment for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that may affect any area of the nervous system, thus causing a wide variety of symptoms such as visual problems, weakness, or numbness. Although the exact cause is unknown, it is thought to be an inflammatory process that attacks a substance in the nervous system called myelin. Myelin is the material that surrounds neurons (the cells of the nervous system).
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Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that may affect any area of the nervous system, thus causing a wide variety of symptoms such as visual problems, weakness, or numbness. Although the exact cause is unknown, it is thought to be an inflammatory process that attacks a substance in the nervous system called myelin. Myelin is the material that surrounds neurons (the cells of the nervous system).
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Sexual Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
Although normal sexual function changes throughout the life span, the experience of MS can affect an individual's sexual experience in a variety of ways. Studies on the prevalence of perceived sexual concerns or problems in MS range from approximately 40 - 80 % in women and 50 - 90 % in men.
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