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  4. Multiple Sclerosis

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  5. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Flashcards

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  1. Case Study

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  2. Multiple sclerosis case study Flashcards

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  3. Multiple Sclerosis Case Study Flashcards

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    Test Match Created by 12bwalter Terms in this set (22) neuroanatomy the study of the structure of the nervous system axons carry messages away from the cell body dendrites short fibers that branch out from the cell body and pick up incoming messages mylein sheath consisits of fat containing cells that insulatet the axon from electrical activity.

  5. Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study

    The purpose of this fictional case study is to highlight key clinical findings in a patient diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). The patient discussed throughout the case study presents with chronic fatigue, lower extremity weakness, impaired balance, lack of coordination and psychosocial characteristics. In turn, these symptoms combined have led to the patient ...

  6. Educational Case: Multiple sclerosis

    The mean age of onset is from 28 to 31 years. The age of onset varies among the clinical subtypes (phenotypes). RRMS has an earlier onset, averaging between 25 and 29 years, with SPMS presenting at a mean age between 40 and 49 years of age. The estimated male to female ratio is 1.4-2.3 to 1.

  7. Case Studies in Multiple Sclerosis

    A collection of case studies illustrating the complex, unpredictable nature of multiple sclerosis and its many presentations and disease courses. Case studies submitted from clinicians from some of the world's leading neurology departments. Edited by Dr Paul Giacomini of McGill University, a leading expert in the field of multiple sclerosis.

  8. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Case Study

    Abstract The purpose of this case study is to illustrate important clinical findings in an active patient recently diagnosed with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and suggest an evidence-based management plan to address the patient's participation restriction.

  9. Test Your Knowledge: Ten Questions about Multiple Sclerosis

    The prevalence of MS in Europe and North America is one in 800 people, with an annual incidence of two to ten cases per 100,000 people, making MS the most common cause of neurological disability in young adults [1,2]. Regions with the highest prevalence of MS are Europe, Israel, Canada, northern United States, southeastern Australia, New ...

  10. Multiple Sclerosis

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by inflammation, demyelination, gliosis, and neuronal loss.[1] Pathologically, perivascular lymphocytic infiltrates, and macrophages produce degradation of myelin sheaths that surround neurons. Neurological symptoms vary and can include vision impairment, numbness and tingling, focal ...

  11. Case 1 Multiple Sclerosis

    Neurology: Case 1: Multiple Sclerosis A 27 year-old graduate student was preparing a seminar and was working late into the night. He suddenly noticed that his left arm and left leg were numb and he felt pins and needles. Since he was intent on completing his work he dismissed the numbness, because ~ 6 months ago he had similar symptoms.

  12. Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis

    This Evidence Connection describes a case report of a woman with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS), applying the evidence for intervention from the systematic reviews on MS that were conducted in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Evidence-Based Practice Project.

  13. Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Sclerosis: Case Studies

    Multiple Sclerosis Program, Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9036, USA. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurologic disease in people ages 18 to 60, second overall only to trauma. This prevalence is more than matched by the complexity of ...

  14. A common virus may be one contributing cause of multiple sclerosis

    What do these findings tell us? The study provides strong evidence that a new infection with EBV is one important factor — maybe even a necessary factor — in causing MS. But the story is more complicated than that.

  15. PDF Case Study

    1. CASE AUTHORS Name Department of Nursing - NP Programs Phone FAX Name Department of NP Phone FAX 2. TOPIC OF THE CASE: Adult with Multiple Sclerosis 3. LEVEL OF EXAMINEE THIS CASE IS BEING WRITTEN FOR: [X] Nurse Practitioner 4. CATEGORY OF CLINICAL PROBLEM THIS CASE ADDRESSES: [X] Acute Serious [X] Acute Limited [X] Chronic Subacute

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    42 terms noelle1289 Preview patho final neurological disorders 61 terms Ashlynm425 Preview Terms in this set (9) Case Study - MS Patient has experienced tingling, numbness, and clumsiness in her hands for over a week. Several months before she had a respiratory tract infection and experienced numbness from the waist down.

  17. Multiple Sclerosis Case Study

    Page 1 Janet, age 22, was preparing for her 6-week postpartum checkup... MS - Page 1 Page 2 Three years later, at 34, Janet awoke to a prickly tingling feeling... MS - Page 2 Page 3 The neurologist made a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis based on the MRI... MS - Page 3 Case Summary Summary of the Case MS - Summary Answers Answers to Case Questions

  18. PDF Nursing Management of the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

    or inconsistent results), observational studies (e.g., cohort or case-control) • Class III: Qualitative studies, case study, or series • Class IV: Evidence from reports of expert committees and/or expert opinion of the guideline panel, standards of care, and clinical protocols. The Clinical Practice Guidelines recommenda-

  19. Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Presentation- Case 1

    Ms. C is a 35 year old white female. She came to Neurology Clinic for evaluation of her long-term neurologic complaints. The patient relates that for many years she had noticed some significant changes in neurologic functions, particularly heat intolerance precipitating a stumbling gait and a tendency to fall.

  20. Review Quiz

    Review Quiz. Which of the following is true regarding multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease involving the peripheral nervous system affecting the axons of lower extremities first. MS is a chronic inflammatory disease, caused by an autoimmune response, resulting in degeneration of myelin sheath in the CNS. MS is a disorder of the CNS caused ...

  21. Multiple Sclerosis Associated Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study

    Introduction. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the brain and spinal cord in which focal lymphocytic infiltration leads to damage to myelin and axons ( 1 ). "MS has a multi factorial etiology and is triggered by environmental factors in individuals with complex genetic risk profiles" ( 2, 3 ).