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This article has reviewed some of the principles of the immune basis of multiple sclerosis and one potential therapy: cyclophosphamide and corticotropin. Although some of the studies with this combination present encouraging findings, these must be carefully evaluated. This approach is still experimental and the long-term effects of therapy are still to be evaluated. The neuroscience nurse has an important place in this research. Not only should the nurse be a critical consumer of the research investigating these protocols, but she must also use unique nursing skills to assist the patient while undergoing the therapy.
This article has reviewed some of the principles of the immune basis of multiple sclerosis and one potential therapy: cyclophosphamide and corticotropin. Although some of the studies with this combination present encouraging findings, these must be carefully evaluated. This approach is still experimental and the long-term effects of therapy are still to be evaluated. The neuroscience nurse has an important place in this research. Not only should the nurse be a critical consumer of the research investigating these protocols, but she must also use unique nursing skills to assist the patient while undergoing the therapy.