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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
In multiple sclerosis, the body incorrectly directs antibodies and white blood cells against proteins in the myelin sheath, which surrounds nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This causes inflammation and injury to the sheath and ultimately to the nerves that it surrounds. The result may be multiple areas of scarring (sclerosis) and eventually this damage can slow or block the nerve signals that control muscle coordination, strength, sensation and vision.
Follow the links below to find information on multiple sclerosis (MS).
Reviewed December 2011
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for multiple sclerosis.
Personal Stories about Multiple Sclerosis
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Links to personal stories about living with multiple sclerosis.
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| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - common problems |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Common problems may include fatigue, weakness, bladder, bowel and sexual changes, pain, cognitive changes, altered sensation, and muscular and visual changes. Symptoms can be eased with medications, therapies and self-help strategies. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Erbitux, Gilenya and Other Medicines Listed on the PBS |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Editorial Team |
| Description: | More than 400,000 Australians will benefit from new subsidised medicines from 1 September 2011, including patients suffering multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and various forms of cancer. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system; new immunomodifying treatments have recently become available. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | New drugs - Fampridine |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Some of the views expressed in the following notes on newly approved products should be regarded as tentative, as there may have been limited published data and little experience in Australia of their safety or efficacy. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Multiple Sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Algorithm for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Movectro withdrawn |
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| Publisher: | Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing |
| Description: | Merck Serono has informed the TGA of their decision to withdraw their product Movectro from supply |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Personal Stories about Multiple Sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to personal stories about living with multiple sclerosis. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - complementary therapies |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system. Complementary therapies can work alongside a person's medical treatment by helping to ease symptoms. These therapies include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, yoga, meditation and dietary modifications. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - treatment options |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Drug therapy aims to ease specific symptoms and slow the progression of disease. Treatment may also include alternative therapies to manage symptoms. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis explained |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. Its symptoms are varied and unpredictable. The cause of MS is unknown and there is no cure. Treatments are available to ease the symptoms and modify the course of the disease. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system. In MS, multiple areas of demyelination within the brain and spinal cord cause conduction problems within the CNS. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - sexual issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. A person with MS may be concerned about a number of sexual issues including relationships, fertility, impotence, pregnancy and genetic factors. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | RealTime Health Pty. Ltd. |
| Description: | Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with multiple sclerosis. |
| Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Title: | Understanding multiple sclerosis |
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| Publisher: | Brainlink Foundation |
| Description: | This fact sheet explains what multiple sclerosis is, what we know about its cause and who develops it. It describes diagnosis, types of MS, symptoms, treatment and discusses ways of managing the condition. |
| Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Title: | Treatment of multiple sclerosis with newer immune-modulating drugs |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis can be a severely disabling disease. Recently introduced immunomodulatory drugs (interferon beta or glatiramer acetate) should be considered for the treatment of patients in the earlier stages of the disease, if they have a relapsing-remitting course. |
| Date: | Feb 2002 |
| Title: | Patient support organisations: MS Australia |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | There are MS Societies in all States of Australia. |
| Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Title: | Multiple sclerosis: a patient's perspective |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Laurel C. is a 48-year-old mother of two teenaged children. She has been taking an immunomodulating drug for five years. |
| Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Title: | Treatment of multiple sclerosis with newer immune-modulating drugs |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system which often strikes young adults. The damage it does to the nerves causes weakness and changes in sensation. Many patients have occasional attacks then recover, but some patients become disabled very quickly. |
| Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Title: | Morbidity of Vietnam Veterans: Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease in Vietnam Veterans (Supplementary Report 3) |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Description: | This report provides medical validations for two conditions of concern regarding the health of Vietnam veterans - multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease. |
| Date: | May 2001 |
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