title: Multiple sclerosis: therapeutic update.
abstract: Therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) is undergoing rapid changes. We discuss recent developments in the therapy of MS, failures as well as successes, and consider some newer approaches. Multiple sclerosis, a multifocal, initially remitting-relapsing, and in some cases primarily progressive, inflammatory central nervous system immune-mediated demyelinating disease, with some axonal involvement, is currently the most common disabling neurologic disease of young people in North America and Europe. Although much is known about the pathogenesis, there is no cure and the disease must be managed long-term. Recently, there have been a number of advances in the treatment of MS.
authors: Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Mich, USA. atselis@med.wayne.edu
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Tselis
authors: R P
authors: RP
authors: Lisak
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D000068717:Glatiramer Acetate; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007372:Interferons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D010455:Peptides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D010455:Peptides; D000068717:Glatiramer Acetate; D007372:Interferons