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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
Published on: February 19, 2021
An overview of multiple sclerosis: diagnosis, causes and symptom management
Megan Roberts1, Amanda Andrews1
1Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England.
Abstract:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It is a hugely variable and complex disease, with life-changing and potentially life-limiting effects. Care for people living with MS has evolved significantly over the past 30 years, with developments in the availability and type of treatments. Knowledge of the causes and pathology of MS has also improved. This article provides an overview of MS, with the aim of ensuring nurses have an up-to-date understanding of the condition based on the latest evidence regarding its causes, treatments and effects.
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