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Worldwide, more than 2.3 million people are currently affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This condition “is a life-long, potentially debilitating disease of the central nervous system (CNS)” (Pasquier, 2014, 537). Specifically, it is a chronic auto-immune disease that attacks the central nervous system. Furthermore, the person’s own immune system does not recognize the neurons and attacks the myelin, and the nerve fibers it covers and protects. The myelin then creates scar tissue which causes damage

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder where the myelin sheath within the Central Nervous System is attacked (National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2017). The myelin sheath protects the axon of the nerve cell. When the myelin sheath is intact, the axon is able to carry impulses away from the neuron’s cell body, and the message carried is clear. With Multiple Sclerosis, the myelin sheath becomes scarred, hence the word “sclerosis”, and distorts the nerve impulses traveling over the CNS (National

Multiple myeloma is blood cancer that starts in the plasma cells in bone marrow. Plasma cells are white blood cells that help your body fight infection by producing proteins called antibodies. When plasma cells grow out of control in the bone marrow, they no longer perform their intended function in the immune system, they form tumors in the areas of solid bone, and the growth of these bone tumors makes it harder for the bone marrow to make healthy blood cells and platelets. Multiple Myeloma is the

Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common causes of disability with a wide range of physical symptoms and a great emotional and psychological impact (courts). There is an increasing amount of research in the domain of multiple sclerosis, to optimize treatment and get a better understanding of the impact of chronic illness. This master thesis is a part of the achievement of master in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy form the department medicine of the university of Hasselt. This master

A 71-year-old male with known multiple myeloma presents to his physician’s office complaining of progressive back pain and increasing fatigue. He has had no diarrhea or vomiting. The patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 3 years ago, at which time he was not considered a good candidate for bone marrow transplantation. He was started on chemotherapy with melphalan and prednisone with bortezomib (a proteasome inhibitor) and thalidomide for maintenance. Bisphosphates were given to control bone

essay are: - Multiple Myeloma -Lessons learned about cancer, and finally Small Cell Carcinoma. Cancer sucks and I am about to tell you my experiences with cancer and how it has affected my family and those around us. My Grandfather (My dad’s dad) has a type of cancer called Multiple Myeloma. Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. Multiple Myeloma causes

Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis or “MS” is a very different disease there isn’t an exact cause as to why MS occurs but researchers have stated that it affects the central nervous system of the body so the body is having a disruption of messages that are supposed to be sent to the brain (Danette). The central nervous system is made up of your spine, brain and optic nerves (eye nerves). The immune system become sensitized and will mistakenly attack myelin which is the neurons that let us think

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, mostly paralyzing disease of the central nervous system that inhibits the flow of information inside the brain, and between the brain and body. The myelin sheath is sort of a conductive blanket around nerves which assists nerve impulses and messages travel fast and effectively, it is made up of protein and fatty substances. Usually the myelin sheath is used to keep a fast pace up nerve cell transmission from the brain and spinal cord. The nodes of ranvier

catheterization lab. Welcome to being plagued with Multiple Scoliosis (MS). Those living with MS are essentially wired with a malfunctioning electrical system, and people living with MS are constantly plagued with miscommunication as well as other complications. Although, not born with this malfunctioning electrical system, we will discover what MS is, what happens to the body, and what complications can occur in those diagnosed with it. Multiple Scoliosis

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Jessica Zelenak American Military Public University Abstract Multiple Sclerosis affects 2.3 million people worldwide. Multiple Sclerosis patients diagnosed are in the age range of twenty to fifty. Multiple Sclerosis effects the myelin in the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information that is sent to the brain. This disruption effects your vision, mobility and bodily functions. Multiple Sclerosis has a wide variety of people it can