title: Multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, debilitating disease that can have devastating effects. Presentation varies widely in symptoms, pace, and progression. In addition to a thorough history and physical examination, diagnostic tools required to diagnose MS and exclude other diagnoses include MRI, evoked potential testing, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Although the disease is not curable presently, quality of life can be improved by minimizing the frequency and severity of disease burden. Disease modification, symptom management, preservation of function, and treatment of psychosocial issues are paramount to enhance the quality of life for the patient affected with MS.
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Residency, Combined Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency, Aria Health, Red Lion and Knights Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel Kane
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Files
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Residency, Combined Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency, Aria Health, Red Lion and Knights Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA.
authors.forename: Tani
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jausurawong
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Residency, Combined Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency, Aria Health, Red Lion and Knights Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA.
authors.forename: Ruba
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Katrajian
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Residency, Combined Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency, Aria Health, Red Lion and Knights Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA. Electronic address: rdanoff@ariahealth.org.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Danoff
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015897:Comorbidity; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D018450:Disease Progression; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D014807:Vitamin D
keywords: Epstein–Barr virus; Latitude; Multiple sclerosis; Vitamin D