Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) reviewed, including its subtypes, pathophysiology and risk factors. We also look at Multiple Sclerosis symptoms, as well as the diagnosis and treatment. 

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Revised McDonald’s Criteria (2017): https://www.va.gov/MS/Professionals/diagnosis/Updated_McDonald_Criteria_2017.pdf

Timestamps:
0:00 What is Multiple Sclerosis? 
0:24 Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology
2:37 Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
3:41 Multiple Sclerosis Types
5:24 Multiple Sclerosis Causes and Risk Factors
7:06 Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

References

1. BMJ Best Practice Multiple Sclerosis. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/140
2. NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2022) Multiple Sclerosis. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/multiple-sclerosis/
3. Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence (2021) Summary of 2017 McDonald Criteria for the Diagnosis of MS. Available at https://www.va.gov/MS/Professionals/diagnosis/Updated_McDonald_Criteria_2017.pdf
4. Dawood Tafti (2022) Multiple Sclerosis. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499849/

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.