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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system and can be potentially disabling. It is a disease where the immune system attacks the nerve fibers and causes the nerves to deteriorate to a point where communication problems are created between the brain and the body. Alharbi (2015) notes that there is clear evidence linking lack of Vitamin D and the risk of getting MS. People who live closer to the equator are less likely to get MS compared to people who live further

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. Both have nerve fibers that are wrapped in a myelin sheath. In MS, the myelin sheath becomes inflamed and gradually is destroyed. With the destruction of the myelin sheath comes an array of symptoms that may include numbness or tingling, balance problems, weakness, muscle spasms, and blurred vision.      Anyone can develop MS, but many

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable immune-mediated disease where the body’s own immune system destroys the myelin sheaths of the affected individuals neurons. MS is a disabling disease because it disrupts the flow of information within the brain and the flow of information between the brain and the body. The cause of MS is unknown but it affects women more than men. Scientists believe the disease is triggered by certain environmental factors to individuals who are genetically predisposed

Throughout the year, my family and I find unique ways to raise money to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. My father was diagnosed with MS the year I was born. While we have bake sales and fundraisers to bring in money for the MS Walk, most of the people who know my father give generous donations without receiving anything materialistic in return. When people start to give us donations, I help to organize the checks and record the amount of money every individual donates so that we can send

chronic illness use negative cope strategies by smoking or drinking alcohol. My friend’s father Jonathan Smith, was chosen for this interview because learning about his multiple sclerosis (MS) would give me an idea of the challenges he faced every day, and perceive things from his perspective. Multiple

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the central nervous system (CNS) diseases that involve the axons of the brain and spinal cord, causing the destruction of the myelin and the axons. Symptoms, severity and course of the disease vary from person to person. It is hard to diagnose MS because its signs and symptoms are similar to some other diseases. Metabolomics is a new method of early diagnosis of many diseases. It is a method of quantitative measurement and systemic approach to study

For approximately 19 years I have had Multiple Sclerosis, experiencing serious problems with mobility in 2015. There is a significant amount of spasticity in my legs, which makes the basic mechanics of walking extremely labored, muscular imbalances and general weakness create safety concerns with simply lifting my legs and bending my knees. Moreover, the cold weather “paralyzes” my muscles, making movement extremely difficult, and occasionally impossible. Therefore, I reached out to my Primary

Americans with Multiple Sclerosis today” (Segal). Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system and blocks the flow of information that goes throughout the body. There are various symptoms that lead up to Multiple Sclerosis, for example: muscle loss, sensory and vision loss weakness and more. Gender can also play a role in the diagnosis process of this disease; females have a greater risk to get the disease. Scientists have still not found a cure or a cause of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow. It takes hold in the plasma cells of the body. These are a specific type of white blood cell that secretes large numbers of antibodies into the blood stream and lymphatic system to help fight infection. “The annual incidence of Multiple Myeloma is 4 per 100,000 population with a peak incidence of between the sixth and seventh decade of life”. Handbook of cancer chemotherapy p.495 This shows that it is a relatively prevalent type of cancer and poses

Multiple Myeloma Presenting With Spinal Cord Compression: Case Report Liew Chiu Yee Abstract Multiple myeloma is a haematological malignancy characterized by clonal proliferation of malignant plasma cell in the bone marrow with diffuse bony involvement. The spine is the most common skeletal site being involved. This case report describes a multiple myeloma patient presented with spinal cord compression and illustrates the aspects of differential diagnosis, the use of laboratory and imaging for diagnosis