Bøger af Floyd Freemont

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes progressive demyelination and neurodegeneration in the central nervous system (CNS). It is the most common demyelinating disease of the CNS in humans. In this disease the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. There are several symptoms of this disease, such as double vision, blindness in one eye, muscle weakness, and trouble with sensation or coordination. The causes of multiple sclerosis include dysfunctional immune system, genetics and environmental factors, like viral infections. There are specifically four types of MS, namely, clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), primary progressive MS (PPMS), and secondary progressive MS (SPMS). Neuroimaging, analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, and evoked potentials are the major diagnostic tools that can be used in this disease. Therapy and medications are recommended for the management of this disease. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the study of multiple sclerosis. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious disease that worsens over time. The immune system harms the fatty coverings called myelin sheaths that are present around nerve cells in the central nervous system (CNS). This disease affects people differently and can cause problems with their bodies, eyesight, speech, and minds. Various risk factors associated with MS include lack of vitamins in the body, taking too much stress, smoking habits, being sick frequently as a youngster, and genetics of the person. In MS, infiltration of immune cells results in inflammation within the CNS, leading to the loss of the protective insulator known as "demyelination". People with MS frequently experience severe pain and fatigue. They have weak muscles and have difficulty in moving and balancing. Their speech and vision can deteriorate over time. A doctor can assist a person with MS in managing their symptoms once they have been diagnosed. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of multiple sclerosis. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by it.

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This obstructs the ability of the parts of the nervous system to communicate. It causes certain physical, mental as well as psychiatric problems such as double vision, blindness in one eye, muscle weakness, and trouble with sensation and coordination. The causes of multiple sclerosis include destruction by the immune system or failing of the myelin-producing cells. It can also occur due to genetic and environmental factors such as viral infection. It is diagnosed on the basis of signs and symptoms along with medical tests. The most commonly used method of diagnosis is McDonald criteria, which focuses on clinical, radiologic and laboratory evidence of lesions in different areas and times. This book presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies of this disease. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Multiple sclerosis is a form of demyelinating disease. It is the disease of the nervous system in which the neuron's myelin sheath, a lipid-rich substance is damaged. The myelin is responsible for insulating axons to ensure the rapid flow of information from one nerve cell to another. This damage causes an inability in the parts of the nervous system to communicate. The signs and symptoms of the disease include mental, physical and psychiatric problems. Multiple sclerosis is the most common immune-mediated disorder that affects the central nervous system. The symptoms are determined by the locations of the lesions in the nervous system. This includes changes in sensation such as tingling, pins or numbness, muscle weakness and spasms, blurred vision or difficulty in moving. The person diagnosed with multiple sclerosis also experiences difficulties in coordination and balance, problems with speech or swallowing and chronic pain. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to multiple sclerosis. It consists of contributions made by international experts. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.