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Introduction | |
A Brief History of Multiple Sclerosis | |
Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis | |
Factors Involved in Causing Multiple Sclerosis | |
Epidemiology | |
Causes of MS | |
Immunology | |
The Patterns and Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis | |
Patterns of MS | |
Pathophysiology of MS | |
Imaging of the Central Nervous System in Multiple Sclerosis | |
Standard X-Ray Imaging of the Skull and Spinal Columns | |
Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging of the CNS | |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
Making a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis | |
Patterns of Disease Presentation | |
Demographics | |
Genetics of MS | |
Initial Clinical Symptoms in Persons with Relapsing-Remitting MS | |
Initial Clinical Symptoms of Primary-Progressive MS | |
Presenting Signs in MS | |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
Evoked Responses | |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis | |
Ruling Out "MS Look-alikes" | |
Algorithms for the Diagnosis of MS | |
Imparting a Diagnosis of MS | |
Complications and Comorbidities of Multiple Sclerosis | |
Loss of Bone Density (Osteopenia or Osteoporosis) | |
Sleep Apnea and Other Altered Sleep Patterns | |
Mood Disturbances | |
Urinary Tract and Other Infections | |
Sexual Dysfunction | |
Skin Lesions | |
Joint Dysfunction | |
Obesity | |
Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis and Their Treatment | |
What Constitutes a Relapse? | |
Conventional Relapse Treatments | |
Unconventional Relapse Treatments | |
Relapse Prevention | |
Long-Term Disease-Modifying Therapies | |
Issues with Long-Term Immune-Modulating Therapies | |
Beta-Interferons | |
Glatiramer Acetate | |
Second-Line Disease-Modifying Therapies | |
When Should Long-Term Immune-Modulating Therapy Be Stopped? | |
Future Therapies | |
Management of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms | |
Fatigue | |
Depression | |
Pain | |
Spasticity | |
Sexual Dysfunction | |
Conclusion | |
Complementary Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis | |
Physical Therapy | |
Exercise Physiologists | |
Occupational Therapy | |
Psychiatrists, Counselors, and Psychologists | |
Neuropsychologists | |
Orthotists | |
Neuro-Ophthalmologists | |
Urologists | |
Social Workers | |
Diet, Nutrition, and Food Supplements | |
Gender Issues and Special Multiple Sclerosis Populations | |
Women | |
Men | |
Children of Parents with MS | |
Pediatric MS | |
Resources | |
Web Sites | |
Patient Advocacy Organizations | |
Sites for Disease-Modifying Therapies | |
Site for MR Imaging Protocol for MS | |
Patient Books and Materials | |
Index | |
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