Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Multiple sclerosis update

H M Taggart1

  • 1Division of Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Orthopedic Nursing
|May 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common central nervous system disease affecting young adults. This article updates on MS diagnosis, treatment, and collaborative care strategies for patients and families.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Rehabilitation after a hip fracture. Special needs of the elderly.

Critical care nursing clinics of North America·2002
Same author

Self-reported benefits of t'ai chi practice by older women.

Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association·2002
Same author

Case management model for a community-based multiple sclerosis clinic.

Clinical nurse specialist CNS·2001
Same author

Creating an effective poster presentation.

Orthopedic nursing·2001
Same author

Taking the mystery out of research: analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Orthopedic nursing·1996
Same author

The relation of exercise habits to health beliefs and knowledge about osteoporosis.

Journal of American college health : J of ACH·1995

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent central nervous system disease in young adults.
  • It is a leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting an estimated 400,000 Americans.
  • MS disrupts nerve signal transmission, leading to diverse clinical manifestations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To cover key aspects including diagnosis, pharmacologic management, and collaborative care.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for MS patients and their families.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review and update based on current medical literature.
  • It synthesizes information on diagnosis and treatment of MS.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Focuses on collaborative care models for managing MS.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple sclerosis presents with highly variable clinical symptoms.
    • Effective management requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach.
    • Pharmacologic treatments and supportive care are crucial for patients.

    Conclusions:

    • A collaborative care model is essential for addressing the complexities of MS.
    • Updated knowledge on diagnosis and pharmacologic management improves patient outcomes.
    • Supporting patients and families is integral to comprehensive MS care.