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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system by damaging the myelin sheath surrounding nerves. Common symptoms of MS include fatigue, spasticity, heat intolerance, incoordination, and impaired balance. While exercise can help improve strength and fitness for those with MS, it is important they allow for adequate rest and recovery between workouts due to their fatigue and lack of coordination. Precautions must also be taken regarding environment since patients have low heat tolerance.
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Multiple sclerosis is a disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerves. This damages communication between the brain and body and can eventually damage nerves themselves. Symptoms vary depending on location of damage and affected nerves, and include numbness, vision problems, tingling, fatigue, and more. Most people experience relapses followed by remissions. Eventually, about 60-70% develop steady progression of symptoms. The cause is unknown but is believed to be autoimmune, and risk factors include age, sex, family history, and certain infections. Diagnosis involves ruling out other conditions and may include MRI, spinal tap, and blood tests showing abnormalities associated with MS. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation with steroids or plasma
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is an open access, peer review Journal publishing original research & review articles on aetiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is aimed to provide a strong platform for challenging cases that includes but not excludes the damage of insulating covers of both central nervous system and spine. It is a grounding platform for all neurologists, neuroimmunologists, neurovirologists, researchers, medical doctors, health professionals, scientists, and scholars to publish their research work & update the latest research information.
Topics include but not limited to Clinical Neurology, Biomarkers, Glial, Myelin Chemistry, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuroepidemiology, Therapeutics, Genetics/Transcriptomics, Experimental Models, Pathobiology, Neuroimmunology, Neuropsychology, Neurorehabilitation, Pathobiology of the Brain, Psychology, Measurement Scales, Teaching, and Neuroethics.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology supports the scientific transformation and fortification in Medical and Clinical research community by magnifying access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin also brings universally peer reviewed member journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing, collaborative and promotion of multidisciplinary science.
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Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is an open access, peer review Journal publishing original research & review articles on aetiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is aimed to provide a strong platform for challenging cases that includes but not excludes the damage of insulating covers of both central nervous system and spine. It is a grounding platform for all neurologists, neuroimmunologists, neurovirologists, researchers, medical doctors, health professionals, scientists, and scholars to publish their research work & update the latest research information.
Topics include but not limited to Clinical Neurology, Biomarkers, Glial, Myelin Chemistry, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuroepidemiology, Therapeutics, Genetics/Transcriptomics, Experimental Models, Pathobiology, Neuroimmunology, Neuropsychology, Neurorehabilitation, Pathobiology of the Brain, Psychology, Measurement Scales, Teaching, and Neuroethics.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology supports the scientific transformation and fortification in Medical and Clinical research community by magnifying access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin also brings universally peer reviewed member journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing, collaborative and promotion of multidisciplinary science.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is an open access, peer review Journal publishing original research & review articles on aetiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is aimed to provide a strong platform for challenging cases that includes but not excludes the damage of insulating covers of both central nervous system and spine. It is a grounding platform for all neurologists, neuroimmunologists, neurovirologists, researchers, medical doctors, health professionals, scientists, and scholars to publish their research work & update the latest research information.
Topics include but not limited to Clinical Neurology, Biomarkers, Glial, Myelin Chemistry, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuroepidemiology, Therapeutics, Genetics/Transcriptomics, Experimental Models, Pathobiology, Neuroimmunology, Neuropsychology, Neurorehabilitation, Pathobiology of the Brain, Psychology, Measurement Scales, Teaching, and Neuroethics.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology supports the scientific transformation and fortification in Medical and Clinical research community by magnifying access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin also brings universally peer reviewed member journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing, collaborative and promotion of multidisciplinary science.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is an open access, peer review Journal publishing original research & review articles on aetiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology is aimed to provide a strong platform for challenging cases that includes but not excludes the damage of insulating covers of both central nervous system and spine. It is a grounding platform for all neurologists, neuroimmunologists, neurovirologists, researchers, medical doctors, health professionals, scientists, and scholars to publish their research work & update the latest research information.
Topics include but not limited to Clinical Neurology, Biomarkers, Glial, Myelin Chemistry, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuroepidemiology, Therapeutics, Genetics/Transcriptomics, Experimental Models, Pathobiology, Neuroimmunology, Neuropsychology, Neurorehabilitation, Pathobiology of the Brain, Psychology, Measurement Scales, Teaching, and Neuroethics.
Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology supports the scientific transformation and fortification in Medical and Clinical research community by magnifying access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin also brings universally peer reviewed member journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing, collaborative and promotion of multidisciplinary science.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system. It is not considered fatal but can cause varying degrees of disability. While the exact causes are unknown, it involves the immune system attacking the protective myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers. Current treatments aim to reduce relapses, delay disability progression, and manage symptoms, but cannot cure MS. Effective treatment depends on further understanding the complex immunological mechanisms underlying the condition.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness and fatigability of skeletal muscles.
The underlying defect is a decrease in the number of available acetylcholine receptors (AChRs) at neuromuscular junctions due to an antibody-mediated autoimmune attack
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Myasthenia gravis is an either autoimmune or congenital neuromuscular disease that leads to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. In the most common cases, muscle weakness is caused by circulating antibodies that block acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction, inhibiting the excitatory effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine on nicotinic receptors at neuromuscular junctions. Alternatively, in a much rarer form, muscle weakness is caused by a genetic defect in some portion of the neuromuscular junction, that is inherited at birth as opposed to developing it through autoimmunity later in life or through passive transmission by the mother's immune system at birth.
Multiple Sclerosis.ppt
The document provides information about multiple sclerosis including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and complementary therapies like yoga. It discusses how multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system that causes patches of sclerosis in the brain and spinal cord. Common symptoms include visual issues, weakness, numbness, and mood changes. Diagnosis involves MRI, spinal taps, and ruling out other conditions. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and includes medications and therapies to slow progression. Yoga is mentioned as a complementary practice that can help with stress reduction and symptom relief.
Myopathies
This document provides an overview of the approach to evaluating and diagnosing myopathies. It discusses the clinical features of various myopathies including muscular dystrophies like Duchenne's and Becker's, metabolic myopathies, channelopathies, hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, and inflammatory myopathies like dermatomyositis and polymyositis. Laboratory evaluation includes serum enzymes, electrodiagnostic studies, DNA analysis and muscle biopsy. Management involves corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Classifying MS Symptom Management
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It occurs when the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers. Common symptoms include vision problems, muscle weakness, numbness, and fatigue. It is typically diagnosed based on symptoms, neurological exams, and imaging tests like MRI. The most common form is relapsing-remitting MS, where periods of exacerbation are followed by periods of remission. While there is no cure for MS, treatments can help manage symptoms and reduce relapses.
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Motor neuron diseases are a group of neurodegenerative disorders that progressively cause nerves in the brain and spinal cord to lose function, affecting voluntary muscle movement. The most common type in adults is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which affects both upper and lower motor neurons. There is no cure and treatments focus on managing symptoms and maximizing independence. Prognosis depends on the specific type of motor neuron disease and age of onset, with some forms being fatal and others non-fatal but still reducing quality of life over time.
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- 2. Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting the myelin sheath which also affects the central nervous system (CNS) In MS there is a loss of myelin causing an interference with nerve conduction. MS is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body attacks specifically the CNS.
- 3. MS Training Fatigue is a common occurrence in individuals with MS. In order for a person to participate in a training program with MS, its important to allow for adequate rest and recovery. Its important to be well aware of their lack of balance and coordination when training a person with MS. Patients with MS have very low tolerance to heat so it is critical to be aware of the environment.
- 4. Signs and Symptoms Spasticity Heat intolerance Incoordination Muscle weakness or paralysis Numbness and sensory loss Impaired balance Tremor Cardiovascular dysautonomia (dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system causing possible problem with cardioacceleration and reduction of BP response)
- 5. Causes The cause is unknown Studies have shown that genetics and/or the environment can be a factor in causing MS
- 6. Medications Amantadine may temporarily reduce fatigue Baclofen, Amitriptyline, fluoxetine, hyoscyamine sulfate these may cause muscle weakness Prednisone may cause muscle weakness, reduced sweating, hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis Interferon beta – 1a, produce flu like symptoms Glateramer acetate.
- 7. Effects of Exercise Exercise can help improve strength endurance and aerobic fitness However exercise does not affect the progression or the prognosis of MS
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