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May 2008
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Comprehensive Overview


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Stats and Facts
  2. Overview - Introduction
  3. Prevention
  4. Causes
  5. Pathophysiology
  6. Symptoms and Diagnosis
  7. Symptoms - Related Health Problems
  8. Treatments
  9. Alternative Treatments
  10. Quality of Life in MS
  11. MS as a Disability
  12. Work and MS
  13. Research News
  14. Resources
1. STATS AND FACTS

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Epidemiology and Prevalence

The Geography of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Rates Up 50%
Review Tracking Neurological Disorders Shows 1 in 1,000 Americans Have Multiple Sclerosis (Jan. 29, 2007)

MS Statistics

2. OVERVIEW - INTRODUCTION

CEU Article #1

Multiple Sclerosis - Cleveland Clinic

eMedicine – Multiple Sclerosis

MS: Hope Through Research

Overview - MedlinePlus

Overview – Mayo Clinic

3. PREVENTION

Vitamin D May Protect Against MS
“There is new evidence supporting the idea that vitamin D helps prevent multiple sclerosis, but it is too soon to recommend taking the vitamin to lower your risk, researchers say.” (Dec. 19, 2006)

4. CAUSES

Multiple Sclerosis: What Causes It? (WebMD)

Multiple Sclerosis and the Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B Vaccination and the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis –WHO

Hepatitis B Vaccine May Be Linked to MS - Findings of Threefold Increased Risk Contradict Most Previous Research (Sept. 13, 2004)

CEU Articles #2
Vitamin D and MS

5. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

CEU Articles #3

Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis

The pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis: the mechanisms underlying the production of symptoms and the natural history of the disease
SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS

Symptoms of MS – MS Foundation

Diagnostic Criteria for MS

Multiple Sclerosis – Clinical Features
CEU Article #4

Diagnosing MS: Determination of Subtype

How MS is Diagnosed – MS Foundation

CEU Article #5

Diagnosing MS: McDonald Criteria

International Panel Criteria (McDonald Criteria) for Diagnosis MS

Diagnostic Reliability of McDonald Criteria

7. SYMPTOMS
RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS

CEU Articles

CEU Article #6
Bladder Management in MS

CEU Article #7
M S and Pain

MS and Pain-WebMD

CEU Articles
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CEU Article #8
MS and Heat Intolerance

CEU Article #9
MS and Depression




REVIEW PAST ISSUES

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

8. TREATMENTS

CEU Article #10
Multiple Sclerosis Medications

Treatment – MS Foundation

Vitamin B3 May Help MS - Mouse Study: Vitamin B3 Protects Brain Cells -- Even in Late-Stage Multiple Sclerosis

Beta Interferon and Multiple Sclerosis

CEU Article #11
Treatment Options for Spasticity

MS Disease Modifying Agents

Disease Modifying Therapies for MS

MS Patients on Oral Drug Fingolimod had FEW Relapses

First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis Approved

9. ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS

CEU Article #12
Alternative Treatments
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Treating Multiple Sclerosis with LM Potencies – Homeopathic Remedies

Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers – Alternative Medicines that “COULD” Be Harmful in Patients with MS

10. QUALITY OF LIFE IN MS

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Quality of Life Issues in MS – A Rountable Discussion

Principles to Promote the Quality of Life

•  Independence and Empowerment
•  Medical Care
•  Continuing (Long-Term or Social) Care
•  Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
•  Support for Family Members
•  Transportation
•  Employment and Volunteer Activities
•  Disability Benefits and Cash Assistance
•  Education
•  Housing and Accessibility of Buildings in the Community

Social Work and Counseling

11. MS AS A DISABILITY

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CEU Articles
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CEU Article #13
Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS )

CEU Article #14
Criteria to Determine Disability Related to Multiple Sclerosis-Summary

Criteria to Determine Disability Related to Multiple Sclerosis-Full Report

MS: Disproving the myths of disability

Expanded Disability Status Scale

Social Security Disability – National MS Society

Social Security Disability SSI Benefits

12. WORK
AND MS

Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees with Multiple Sclerosis

MS in workplace: tips for employers

Work & Multiple Sclerosis: Experts describe strategies that help multiple sclerosis patients cope with symptoms of the disease.

13. RESEARCH NEWS

CEU Articles

CEU Article #15A
Research Updates A

CEU Article #15B
Research Updates B

Stem-cell treatment could reverse multiple sclerosis effects ‘within 15 years'

Stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis
UNMC and NHS soon will begin a clinical trial using stem cell transplantation to treat multiple sclerosis (MS)

Stem Cells and Remyelination in MS

14. RESOURCES

National MS Society – Find a Chapter

Calendar of Professional Meetings

Patient Services Directory

Support Groups

Resources – MS Foundation

Multiple Sclerosis Encyclopaedia

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