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Multiple Sclerosis

An autoimmune disorder mainly affecting young adults and characterized by destruction of myelin in the central nervous system. Pathologic findings include multiple sharply demarcated areas of demyelination throughout the white matter of the central nervous system. Clinical manifestations include visual loss, extra-ocular movement disorders, paresthesias, loss of sensation, weakness, dysarthria, spasticity, ataxia, and bladder dysfunction. The usual pattern is one of recurrent attacks followed by partial recovery (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, RELAPSING-REMITTING), but acute fulminating and chronic progressive forms (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE) also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p903)
Also Known As:
Disseminated Sclerosis; Sclerosis, Multiple; MS (Multiple Sclerosis); Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Fulminating; Sclerosis, Disseminated
Networked: 35483 relevant articles (1869 outcomes, 4979 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune Experimental)
2. Autoimmune Diseases (Autoimmune Disease)
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Demyelinating Diseases (Demyelinating Disease)
5. Inflammation (Inflammations)

Experts

1. Hartung, Hans-Peter: 212 articles (10/2022 - 12/2002)
2. Montalban, Xavier: 193 articles (11/2022 - 02/2002)
3. Kappos, Ludwig: 187 articles (10/2022 - 01/2003)
4. Giovannoni, Gavin: 184 articles (11/2022 - 10/2002)
5. Gold, Ralf: 163 articles (03/2022 - 03/2002)
6. Comi, Giancarlo: 158 articles (11/2022 - 04/2003)
7. Weinstock-Guttman, Bianca: 146 articles (09/2022 - 05/2003)
8. Wiendl, Heinz: 143 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Bar-Or, Amit: 137 articles (10/2022 - 11/2002)
10. Olsson, Tomas: 127 articles (11/2022 - 03/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Multiple Sclerosis:
1. Natalizumab (Tysabri)FDA Link
2. Fingolimod Hydrochloride (FTY720)FDA Link
3. Interferon-betaIBA
4. InterferonsIBA
5. Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone)FDA Link
6. CannabinoidsIBA
7. CytokinesIBA
8. Alemtuzumab (Campath)FDA Link
9. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
10. Monoclonal AntibodiesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Cognitive Training
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Immunotherapy
5. Injections