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Multiple Sclerosis Update

Overview:
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological disease that usually develops when people are young adults. This interview covers the symptoms, diagnosis and latest treatments for MS, as well as some recent advances and research initiatives that offer hope to people who have MS.

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Part One:

Definition of MS
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Types of MS
Medicines-Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif
When to start therapy

Part Two:

Interview with entertainer Rain Pryor
MS research
Vitamin D
Stem cells
Role of physical therapy

Guest:
Dr. Walter Royal, director of the Maryland Center for MS at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Royal is also an associate professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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