title: Epidemiology and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the CNS. The disease is predominantly diagnosed in young adults, with long-term implications for both their personal and professional lives. The economic impact of the condition is particularly significant as the majority of patients are of working age, costing the UK economy approximately £1.4 billion (McCrone et al, 2008).
authors: Centre for Traditional Inflammation Research, University of Birmingham Research Laboratories, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. ghaniah_1@hotmail.com
authors: Ghaniah
authors: G
authors: Hassan-Smith
authors: Michael R
authors: MR
authors: Douglas
mesh_terms: D017668:Age of Onset; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology