18 - MS AND MS KLEIN Flashcards
1
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what is multiple sclerosis and its symptoms
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2
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what are the steps (of the immune system) that lead to MS
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3
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what are the 4 types of MS and the most common
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4
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how is MS diagnosed
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5
Q
what two therapies are used to treat MS
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IFNbeta therapy and corticosteroids
~30% reduction in relapses
weekly injection
6
Q
what are the potential mechanisms of these therapies
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7
Q
how does corticosteroid therapy work
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8
Q
what is dimethyl fumarate therapy and its potential mechanism
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9
Q
what are some other examples of other therapies for MS
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10
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what are risk factors for MS?
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