Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, Fifth Edition

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of disability in young adults, carrying a considerable individual and societal economic burden. The development of disease-modifying therapies and updates to diagnostic criteria are leading us into a new era for MS management, both in the earliest disease phases and progressive MS. In this completely revised/fully updated edition of Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, we present the most recent evidence on disease pathogenesis and all clinical aspects of the condition, as well as the latest on disease-modifying therapies and other potential treatments. Given the need for multidisciplinary management of MS, we have written this resource for the benefit of all health professionals involved in MS care Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis Title Page Copyright Contents List of abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. Epidemiology and genetics Chapter 2. Pathology Chapter 3. The clinical picture Chapter 4. Treatment of relapses and symptoms Chapter 5. Disease-modifying treatment Chapter 6. Emerging therapies Chapter 7. Special MS populations Chapter 8. Lifestyle considerations and the multidisciplinary team Chapter 9. Advanced MS Useful resources Index Back Cover