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Medication on MS: Beta Interferons

June 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Multiple Sclerosis

Beta interferons, which are used for treatment of the disease called multiple sclerosis, specifically variations in which frequent relapses occur. Beta interferons have shown that patients who are treated with such typically are experiencing fewer MS related relapses or are able to go longer periods of time between relapses. Multiple sclerosis is a complex inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that results in a myriad number of wide and varied symptoms. By treating MS sufferers with beta interferons, there is hope that the patients will be able to go longer periods of time without multiple sclerosis related flare ups and problems.

Can A person Prevent Multiple Sclerosis with Sunlight

April 29, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Multiple Sclerosis

We’ve invested the past few decades talking about how important it is to stay out of the sun. We’ve realized exactly how real a risk skin cancer can be and are doing almost everything we can think of to prevent it from happening. We put on many layers of the largest SPF sunscreens that we can buy. We place large old floppy hats on our heads. We put on long sleeves and also pant legs even in the warmest of temperatures. We usually stick to the shade–some individuals will even carry parasols and umbrellas just to make sure they have exactly no contact with the sun. Now we’re finding out that the sunlight can sometimes be beneficial! Can the sun actually help you?