Management and prognosis of multiple sclerosis

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2011 Nov;72(11):M174-6. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2011.72.sup11.m174.

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis is a common disease of the CNS. The first of these articles (Hassan-Smith and Douglas, 2011) examined its epidemiology and diagnosis. This article explores the management and prognosis of multiple sclerosis, including the rapidly evolving field of disease-modifying therapeutics. However, equally important is the management of problems related to chronic multiple sclerosis and knowledge of which symptomatic treatments may be helpful. Finally, the prognosis is discussed; vital when counselling newly diagnosed patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / physiopathology
  • Multiple Sclerosis / therapy*
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents