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	Multiple sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis is widely believed to be an autoimmune disease, a condition in which your immune system attacks components of your body as if they're foreign.
		In multiple sclerosis, the body mistakenly directs antibodies and white blood cells against proteins in the myelin sheath, a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord.
		One of the early indications of multiple sclerosis is numbness and tingling in your arms, legs or elsewhere in your body.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00188.html (3083 words)

	Multiple sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that is characterized by inflammation of nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
		Multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and the disease is two to three times as common in women as in men.
		The clinical symptoms of multiple sclerosis are caused by the disruption of nerve transmission and generally affect sensory and motor functions, including vision, coordination, strength, sensation, speech, swallowing, bladder control, sexuality and cognitive function.
	www.antigenics.com /diseases/ms.html (762 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the fatty substance called myelin that surrounds the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord (central nervous system).
		The Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Group (MSGG) is a collaborative effort between the Center for Human Genetics at Duke University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of California at San Francisco and UC Berkeley.
		The Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Group is collecting this important environmental information on their patients in order to examine gene/environmental interactions.
	www.chg.duke.edu /diseases/ms.html (1524 words)

	Tuberous Sclerosis
		Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes benign (non-cancerous) tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs, such as the kidneys, eyes, heart, and lungs.
		Tuberous sclerosis is a dominantly inherited syndrome, which means at least one parent must have the trait in order for the child to inherit it.
		Tuberous sclerosis is primarily diagnosed from the presence of symptoms.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /childrens/healthinfo/t/tuberoussclerosis.htm (577 words)

	Tuberous sclerosis - Genetics Home Reference
		Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous noncancerous tumors in many parts of the body.
		Mutations in the TSC1 and TSC2 genes cause tuberous sclerosis.
		Tuberous sclerosis is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
	ghr.nlm.nih.gov /condition=tuberoussclerosis (764 words)

	Sclerosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		hippocampal sclerosis, a brain damage oftenly seen in individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy
		systemic sclerosis (progressive systemic scleroderma), a rare, chronic disease which affects the skin, an in some cases also blood vessels and internal organs
		amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive, incurable, usually fatal disease of motor neurons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sclerosis (131 words)

	multiple sclerosis
		While the typical clinical course of multiple sclerosis is characterized by relapsing and progressive disability, there have been examples of subclinical cases of MS where the diagnosis is confirmed only by the presence of large confluent, demyelinating plaques found only upon autopsy.
		In his article, "The Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis", Dr. Charles Poser states that multiple sclerosis is in fact an acquired "trait" characterized by "a permanent state of hyper-active or intensified immunocompetent responsiveness of capability" resulting from exposure to a viral antigen (either through primary infection or vaccination) in a genetically susceptible individual.
		However, it is important to recognize that the increased antibody titers in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to controls may be evidence that the immune system becomes compromised in multiple sclerosis, not that that particular virus is involved in the etiology and/or pathogenesis of the disease.
	www.stanford.edu /~siegelr/rnorris.html (8457 words)

	Systemic Sclerosis and Cancer
		It is believed that the skin in systemic sclerosis patients is more sensitive to ultraviolet light, and thus the reason why there is a higher incidence of squamous cell and basal cell skin cancers.
		An inherent difficulty in diagnosing this form of cancer in systemic sclerosis patients is that patients at the highest risk to develop such a cancer already have significant abnormalities on their CAT scans.
		An increased frequency of certain types of cancer has been seen in patients with systemic sclerosis and it is important for both the patient and the doctor to develop a concise preventive plan for early detection.
	www.scleroderma.org /medical/other_articles/derk_2004_3.shtm (1375 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a life-long chronic disease diagnosed primarily in young adults.
		Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and spinal cord that carry information, create thought and perception and allow the brain to control the body.
		MS causes gradual destruction of myelin (demyelination) and transection of neuron axons in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing various symptoms depending upon which signals are interrupted.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /m/multiple_sclerosis/intro.htm (1140 words)

	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Genetics Home Reference
		Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive disease that affects the control of muscle movement by damaging motor neurons, which are specialized nerve cells in the spinal cord and the part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord (the brainstem).
		Only a small percentage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases are caused by a known genetic mutation; these cases are referred to as inherited or familial.
		Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis types 1, 4, and 8 are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
	ghr.nlm.nih.gov /condition=amyotrophiclateralsclerosis (1071 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
		Studies of families with multiple cases of multiple sclerosis and research comparing genetic regions of humans to those of mice with EAE suggest that another area related to MS susceptibility may be located on chromosome 5.
		Multiple Sclerosis symptoms may be mild or severe, of long duration or short, and may appear in various combinations, depending on the area of the nervous system affected.
		The erratic symptoms of multiple sclerosis can affect the entire family as patients may become unable to work at the same time they are facing high medical bills and additional expenses for housekeeping assistance and modifications to homes and vehicles.
	www.healthnewsflash.com /conditions/multiple_sclerosis.php (8782 words)

	* MS Friends*
		Multiple sclerosis is a disease caused by inflammation and scarring of tissue in the brain and spinal cord.
		As multiple sclerosis causes more and more of the sheath to be stripped away, a process called demyelination, electrical impulses proceed more and more slowly down the fiber.
		If multiple sclerosis has affected the cerebellum, a portion of the nervous system near the back of the brain, the patient may have poor coordination, loss of balance, or tremors.
	www.netcomuk.co.uk /~abarnes/ms.html (1954 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Related Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which patches of myelin and underlying nerve fibers in the eyes, brain, and spinal cord are damaged or destroyed.
		The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown, but a likely explanation is that a virus (possibly a herpesvirus or retrovirus) or some unknown antigen somehow triggers a reaction directed against the body's own tissues (autoimmune reaction (see Autoimmune Disorders), usually early in life.
		Also, multiple sclerosis is more likely to develop in people with certain genetic markers for proteins (human leukocyte antigens (see Biology of the Immune System: Introduction) that help the body to distinguish self from nonself.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec06/ch092/ch092b.jsp (1686 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., Natural treatment - herbs, ginkgo, fish oils
		Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the nerves of the eye, brain, and spinal cord lose patches of myelin.
		Natural Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis MS At this point it is very difficult to know with any certainty which supplements, in what dosages, and in what combination(s) would be helpful for multiple sclerosis, if at all.
		Multiple sclerosis prevalence increases with decreasing solar radiation, suggesting that sunlight may be protective in multiple sclerosis.
	www.raysahelian.com /multiplesclerosis.html (4770 words)

	MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The term chronic-progressive multiple sclerosis is used to describe cases in which symptoms continue to worsen slowly without remission.
		Multiple sclerosis is not a fatal disease, although in severe cases it poses a risk for life-threatening complications.
		A patient with multiple sclerosis should be sure their diet is rich in fiber, particularly from whole grains (especially bran, oats, or flax), fruits (particularly prunes), and vegetables.
	www.reutershealth.com /wellconnected/doc17.html (10685 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis is a disease that may affect any area of the brain and spinal cord.
		Multiple sclerosis is the most common cause of chronic neurological disability in young adults.
		As multiple sclerosis progresses, problems of sight become serious, such as dimness of vision, partial blindness, double vision, and the inability to control the movement of the eyeball.
	www.mamashealth.com /Multiple_sclerosis.asp (515 words)

	Multiple sclerosis Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
		Multiple sclerosis is a chronic debilitating disease that affects as many at 350,000 in the United States alone (2.5 million worldwide).
		Family members of multiple sclerosis patients have a 1 in 50 chance of having MS; the odds for people without an affected family member are 1 in 1,000.
		Therefore, multiple sclerosis may be the body's delayed immune reaction to viruses such as measles, Herpes simplex, rubella, and parainfluenza.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0005/ai_2603000536 (958 words)

	Multiple sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis is a permanent disease that is characterised by a slowly progressive disablement.
		In Europe and North America multiple sclerosis is the most common cause of neurological disability in young adults, affecting 1 in 800 of the population.
		Active research into potential therapies for multiple sclerosis is ongoing, and it is hoped that more effective treatments will be found in the next few years to help people with this condition.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/multiplesclerosis.htm (703 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms, Treatments, Diagnosis- BWH
		Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, sometimes disabling disease of the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis symptoms range from mild ones — such as slight numbness of the limbs — to the more severe, such as loss of vision and paralysis.
		The causes of multiple sclerosis is not yet known but scientists theorize that it is the result of a virus or autoimmune condition in which the body becomes allergic to itself.
		Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be difficult because the symptoms of the disease can be very mild or non-existent and are similar to those of many other diseases.
	www.brighamandwomens.org /patient/healthmatters/multiplesclerosis.asp (1145 words)

	Walgreens \| Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Services \| Multiple Sclerosis
		Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and the spinal cord.
		Symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) may be mild or severe, long-term or short-term, and may appear in different combinations, depending on the areas of the nervous system affected.
		It is important that multiple sclerosis (MS) patients make every effort to preserve their health.
	www.walgreens.com /pharmacy/specialpharmacy/specialpharm_ms.jsp?Nav_Group_Name=&t1=&cf=ln (3141 words)

	Avonex - multiple sclerosis encyclopaedia
		While not a cure, Avonex has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the average relapse rate in people with the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis form of the disease.
		In a presentation to the AAN conference in April 2002, two of the study's researchers (Ludwig Kappos and Michel Clane) said that there was still no difference between the two groups but that the efficacy of Avonex was sustained over 4 years.
		Interferon beta1a (Avonex) treatment in multiple sclerosis: similarity of effect on progression of disability in patients with mild and moderate disability.
	www.mult-sclerosis.org /Avonex.html (900 words)

	What is Multiple Sclerosis?
		Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, long-term condition that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
		Numerous studies show that genetics may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis, but are not the sole cause of the disease.
		A multiple sclerosis diagnosis usually begins with a complete neurological examination and a discussion of your full medical history with your healthcare provider.
	www.avonex.com /msavProject/avonex.portal/_baseurl/threeColLayout/SCSRepository/en_US/avonex/home/ms-treatment/multiple-sclerosis.xml (335 words)

	eMedicine - Multiple Sclerosis : Article by Fernando Dangond, MD
		Baló concentric sclerosis is considered by some authors to be a variant of Schilder disease, with MRI lesions showing a characteristic alternating pattern of spared and damaged white matter that suggests progression of the disease process from the ventricles outward.
		Diffuse cerebral sclerosis of Schilder (encephalitis periaxialis diffusa)
		The mechanism of demyelination in multiple sclerosis may be activation of myelin-reactive T cells in the circulation, which then express adhesion molecules, allowing their entry through the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
	www.emedicine.com /neuro/topic228.htm (9928 words)

	Tuberous sclerosis
		Occasionally, when a severely affected child is born, the parents are examined, and one of them is found to have had a mild case of tuberous sclerosis that escaped detection.
		Since tuberous sclerosis also appears as a spontaneous mutation, call your health care provider if you notice symptoms suggestive of tuberous sclerosis in your child.
		Call a geneticist if your child is diagnosed with cardiac rhabdomyoma, as tuberous sclerosis is the leading cause of this tumor.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/000787trt.htm (457 words)

	Multiple Sclerosis - MS (Multiple Sclerosis) - information page with HONselect (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A form of multiple sclerosis characterized by a progressive deterioration in neurologic function which is in contrast to the more typical relapsing remitting form.
		When the progressive decline is punctuated by acute exacerbations, it is referred to as progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis.
		The term secondary progressive multiple sclerosis is used when relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis evolves into the chronic progressive form.
	www.hon.ch /HONselect/Selection/C10.114.375.500.html (607 words)

	Sex Hormones May Affect Multiple Sclerosis
		Levels of several sex hormones including estradiol (a form of estrogen) and testosterone were gauged in multiple sclerosis patients and in 36 healthy volunteers.
		Women with multiple sclerosis and abnormally low testosterone levels had more brain inflammation than women with multiple sclerosis and normal testosterone levels.
		Men with multiple sclerosis and the highest estradiol levels had a greater degree of brain tissue damage.
	www.webmd.com /multiple-sclerosis/news/20050118/sex-hormones-may-affect-multiple-sclerosis (594 words)

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