[Seminar] Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis continues to be a challenging and disabling condition but there is now greater understanding of the underlying genetic and environmental factors that drive the condition, including low vitamin D levels, cigarette smoking, and obesity. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial and is supported by diagnostic criteria, incorporating imaging and spinal fluid abnormalities for those presenting with a clinically isolated syndrome. Importantly, there is an extensive therapeutic armamentarium, both oral and by infusion, for those with the relapsing remitting form of the disease.

Source: LANCET - March 22, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alan J Thompson, Sergio E Baranzini, Jeroen Geurts, Bernhard Hemmer, Olga Ciccarelli Tags: Seminar Source Type: research