Multiple Sclerosis: Other Treatments Under StudyCurrent as of: October 9, 2017 |
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Multiple Sclerosis: Other Treatments Under StudyTopic OverviewResearchers continually search for new or better medicines to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) . MS appears to be a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering of the nerves (myelin) within the brain and spinal cord. So treatments that reduce the activity of the immune system may slow the progression of the disease. Medicines that work in this manner are called immunosuppressants. They are a major focus of MS research. Several immunosuppressants being studied or used for MS are:
Other medicines being studied for multiple sclerosis (MS) include firategrast. Any therapy that can be used to treat MS must be judged by how it affects a person's degree of disability. Newer studies rely on the results of MRI scans and the progression of disability to evaluate how well therapy is working. Insurance may not cover all types of treatment. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: October 9, 2017 |
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