Articles related to "Myelin"
Lorenzo Odone Dies At 30
Lorenzo Odone suffered from a degenerative nervous disease for most of his life and became famous for his parents' developing a radical treatment for his illness.
lorenzo odone • ald • adrenoleukodystrophy • myelin sheath • myelin project
Lorenzo Odone suffered from a degenerative nervous disease for most of his life and became famous for his parents' developing a radical treatment for his illness.
lorenzo odone • ald • adrenoleukodystrophy • myelin sheath • myelin project
Recent Advances in Research of the PNS Neuropathies
Report on the breaktrough in the search for the etiology of Multiple Sclerosis. And a report on the effects of the oxidative process on the function of the microvasculature, in Diabetes.
macrovascular • microvascular • endothelium • b cells • auto-antibodies
Report on the breaktrough in the search for the etiology of Multiple Sclerosis. And a report on the effects of the oxidative process on the function of the microvasculature, in Diabetes.
macrovascular • microvascular • endothelium • b cells • auto-antibodies
What Is Myelin?
Neurons communicate with their target cells by sending signals down their axon. In order to speed conduction of the signal many axons are myelinated.
what insulates nerves • what does myelin do • what is white matter made of • what is saltatory conduction • what happens in multiple sclerosis
Neurons communicate with their target cells by sending signals down their axon. In order to speed conduction of the signal many axons are myelinated.
what insulates nerves • what does myelin do • what is white matter made of • what is saltatory conduction • what happens in multiple sclerosis
Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which primarily affects children, is an inflammatory demyelinating condition with symptoms similar to those seen in MS.
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis • adem • multiple sclerosis • ms • inflammation
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which primarily affects children, is an inflammatory demyelinating condition with symptoms similar to those seen in MS.
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis • adem • multiple sclerosis • ms • inflammation
Autoimmune Autism
A combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of autism. Some of the suspected triggers in autism include vaccines and heavy metals.
autoimmune • autism • autism spectrum • vaccines • thimerosal
A combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of autism. Some of the suspected triggers in autism include vaccines and heavy metals.
autoimmune • autism • autism spectrum • vaccines • thimerosal
Glial Cells in the Brain
Glial cells form the scaffolding of the brain and help keep neurons alive, yet the importance of glia is often overlooked.
glia • glial cell • neuron • brain • cns
Glial cells form the scaffolding of the brain and help keep neurons alive, yet the importance of glia is often overlooked.
glia • glial cell • neuron • brain • cns
CIDP
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.
chronic • inflammatory • autoimmune • demyelinating • motor
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.
chronic • inflammatory • autoimmune • demyelinating • motor
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
A chronic, degenerative disease that affects dogs is very similar to human multiple sclerosis. Both conditions destroy the myelin that covers nerves.
canine degenerative myelopathy • myelin • dogs • nerve damage • german shepherds
A chronic, degenerative disease that affects dogs is very similar to human multiple sclerosis. Both conditions destroy the myelin that covers nerves.
canine degenerative myelopathy • myelin • dogs • nerve damage • german shepherds
MS Depression: What Causes It?
MS depression can be organic (produced by the body) or situational (produced by outside factors such as stress or medication), or a combination of both......
multiple sclerosis • ms • depression • organic • organic depression
MS depression can be organic (produced by the body) or situational (produced by outside factors such as stress or medication), or a combination of both......
multiple sclerosis • ms • depression • organic • organic depression
The Fatigue Factor
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints heard from MS patients. What are the factors that contribute to this often-disabling symptom?
multiple sclerosis • fatigue • ms • weakness • tired
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints heard from MS patients. What are the factors that contribute to this often-disabling symptom?
multiple sclerosis • fatigue • ms • weakness • tired
The Tragedy of Unsympathetic Treatment - by the medical industry
Defines the medical indurstry. Describes the migration of PNS neuropathies to the CNS and the resulting damage. Presents a first hand account of the Last Stage of CNS RSD.
neuropathic migration • medical industry • war on drugs • endless pain • eternal pain
Defines the medical indurstry. Describes the migration of PNS neuropathies to the CNS and the resulting damage. Presents a first hand account of the Last Stage of CNS RSD.
neuropathic migration • medical industry • war on drugs • endless pain • eternal pain
Understanding Transverse Myelitis
Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
transverse myelitis • multiple sclerosis • autoimmune disease • neurological disorder • spinal cord
Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
transverse myelitis • multiple sclerosis • autoimmune disease • neurological disorder • spinal cord
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
Balo's Disease
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
ms • multiple sclerois • balo disease • balo's disease • demyelinating diseases
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
ms • multiple sclerois • balo disease • balo's disease • demyelinating diseases
Glutamate Excess in Multiple Sclerosis Variants
Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
neuromyelitis optica • devic's syndrome • neurological disease • multiple sclerosis • ms
Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
neuromyelitis optica • devic's syndrome • neurological disease • multiple sclerosis • ms
How to Cope with Guillain Barre Syndrome
Guillain Barré syndrome can affect anyone regardless of age, race or gender. Even celebrities like William Perry suffers from the symptoms.
plasma exchange treatment • plasmapheresis treatment guillain barré syndrome • william perry • early symptoms of guillain barré syndrome • diagnosing guillain barré syndrome
Guillain Barré syndrome can affect anyone regardless of age, race or gender. Even celebrities like William Perry suffers from the symptoms.
plasma exchange treatment • plasmapheresis treatment guillain barré syndrome • william perry • early symptoms of guillain barré syndrome • diagnosing guillain barré syndrome
Testing, Testing, 1-2-3...
The MRI, Lumbar Puncture, and Evoked Potentials are 3 tests commonly used during the diagnostic process for multiple sclerosis.
mri • multiple • sclerosis • multiple sclerosis • ms
The MRI, Lumbar Puncture, and Evoked Potentials are 3 tests commonly used during the diagnostic process for multiple sclerosis.
mri • multiple • sclerosis • multiple sclerosis • ms
The ABCs of MS Treatments
A guide to the disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis – Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), Betaseron® (interferon beta-1b), and Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate).
ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • avonex
A guide to the disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis – Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), Betaseron® (interferon beta-1b), and Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate).
ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • avonex
Borderline Personality Disorder Brain Metabolism
A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain physiology of BPD patients.
borderline personality disorder • borderline pd brain • borderline personality brain • borderline personality brain metabolism • borderline personality metabolism
A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain physiology of BPD patients.
borderline personality disorder • borderline pd brain • borderline personality brain • borderline personality brain metabolism • borderline personality metabolism
Low Dose Naltrexone in Multiple Sclerosis
On September 17-20, 2008 Montreal hosted the World Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Presentations included 4 encouraging reports on low dose naltrexone (LDN).
multiple sclerosis • ms • low dose naltrexone • ldn • world congress on ms
On September 17-20, 2008 Montreal hosted the World Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Presentations included 4 encouraging reports on low dose naltrexone (LDN).
multiple sclerosis • ms • low dose naltrexone • ldn • world congress on ms
Managing Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
There is no cure for canine degenerative myelopathy and no proven treatment. But there are some things owners can try to reduce the disease's impact on their dogs.
canine degenerative myelopathy • managing debilitating dog spinal disease • walking and swimming exercise • vitamin and mineral supplements • aminocaproic acid and n-acetylcysteine for nerve d
There is no cure for canine degenerative myelopathy and no proven treatment. But there are some things owners can try to reduce the disease's impact on their dogs.
canine degenerative myelopathy • managing debilitating dog spinal disease • walking and swimming exercise • vitamin and mineral supplements • aminocaproic acid and n-acetylcysteine for nerve d
Signs and Symptoms of Gliomas
Senator Edward Kennedy's recent diagnosis--glioblastoma multiforme--has raised awareness of intracranial malignancies. Symptoms of brain tumors can be nonspecific.
glioblastoma multiforme senator kennedy • types of gliomas • types of brain tumors • classification of gliomas • symptoms of brain tumors
Senator Edward Kennedy's recent diagnosis--glioblastoma multiforme--has raised awareness of intracranial malignancies. Symptoms of brain tumors can be nonspecific.
glioblastoma multiforme senator kennedy • types of gliomas • types of brain tumors • classification of gliomas • symptoms of brain tumors
Alternative Medicine in Multiple Sclerosis
As many as 50 percent of patients with multiple sclerosis are reported to use alternative and complementary medicine.
multiple sclerosis • ms • alternative medicine multiple sclerosis • reflexology ms • acupuncture
As many as 50 percent of patients with multiple sclerosis are reported to use alternative and complementary medicine.
multiple sclerosis • ms • alternative medicine multiple sclerosis • reflexology ms • acupuncture
Neuromyelitis Optica
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a demyelinating autoimmune condition that causes episodes of muscle weakness and vision loss. NMO antibodies are key to diagnosis.
neuromyelitis optica • nmo • devic's syndrome • multiple sclerosis • ms
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a demyelinating autoimmune condition that causes episodes of muscle weakness and vision loss. NMO antibodies are key to diagnosis.
neuromyelitis optica • nmo • devic's syndrome • multiple sclerosis • ms
MS Sensitivity: When a Touch is Too Much
Paresthesias is the medical term for the strange sensory disturbances--such as pins-and-needles, numbness, and burning sensations--that are commonly found among MS patients.
multiple sclerosis • ms • sensitivity • sensation • paresthesias
Paresthesias is the medical term for the strange sensory disturbances--such as pins-and-needles, numbness, and burning sensations--that are commonly found among MS patients.
multiple sclerosis • ms • sensitivity • sensation • paresthesias
New Drug Generates Hope
A team comprised of scientists from several countries say that the new drug Copaxone is not only effective in treating symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, but also has the potential to protect the brain and combat the MS disease over time.
copaxone • ms
A team comprised of scientists from several countries say that the new drug Copaxone is not only effective in treating symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, but also has the potential to protect the brain and combat the MS disease over time.
copaxone • ms
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
This is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that allows one to measure restricted diffusion of water through tissue. .
diffusion tensor imagine • (dti) • mri • magnetic resonance imaging • medical imaging
This is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that allows one to measure restricted diffusion of water through tissue. .
diffusion tensor imagine • (dti) • mri • magnetic resonance imaging • medical imaging
Rebif for Multiple Sclerosis
Rebif is a naturally-occuring interferon that is used to combat forms of multiple sclerosis. It is believed to be one of the most effective medications on the market.
rebif • multiple sclerosis • ms • disease-modifying drug • medication
Rebif is a naturally-occuring interferon that is used to combat forms of multiple sclerosis. It is believed to be one of the most effective medications on the market.
rebif • multiple sclerosis • ms • disease-modifying drug • medication
Copaxone for Multiple Sclerosis
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Exploring Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 plays an essential role in maintaining physical and mental health. Learn why it's so important and how to make sure you're getting the proper amount.
vitamin b • cobalamin • vitamins for depression • nutrition for mental health • b vitamin information
Vitamin B-12 plays an essential role in maintaining physical and mental health. Learn why it's so important and how to make sure you're getting the proper amount.
vitamin b • cobalamin • vitamins for depression • nutrition for mental health • b vitamin information
Foods That Increase Brain Power
Certain foods provide the right nutrients, proteins, fats, mineral and vitamins the brain requires to perform optimally. Other foods actually decrease brain health..
brain function • memory • boost • brain power • antioxidants
Certain foods provide the right nutrients, proteins, fats, mineral and vitamins the brain requires to perform optimally. Other foods actually decrease brain health..
brain function • memory • boost • brain power • antioxidants
Health Benefits of Cholesterol
Cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease, but evidence shows other factors may be involved.
dietary cholesterol • physiological functions of cholesterol • daily cholesterol requirements • factors affecting serum cholesterol levels • cholesterol and coronary plaques
Cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease, but evidence shows other factors may be involved.
dietary cholesterol • physiological functions of cholesterol • daily cholesterol requirements • factors affecting serum cholesterol levels • cholesterol and coronary plaques
How Light Touch Massage Works
Recent work published shows how to give pleasure by stroking the skin, as well as the correct stroke speed and pressure, to get the most from a massage.
light touch massage • massage at a spa • low threshold unmyelinated mechanoreceptors • c-tactile nerve fibre • massage services
Recent work published shows how to give pleasure by stroking the skin, as well as the correct stroke speed and pressure, to get the most from a massage.
light touch massage • massage at a spa • low threshold unmyelinated mechanoreceptors • c-tactile nerve fibre • massage services
Krabbe Disease
Affecting 1 in 100,000 people born in both the United States and in Europe, Krabbe Disease can lead to death before the age of 2.
krabbe • krabbe disease • krabbe disease symptoms • krabbe disease treatment • krabbe disease screening
Affecting 1 in 100,000 people born in both the United States and in Europe, Krabbe Disease can lead to death before the age of 2.
krabbe • krabbe disease • krabbe disease symptoms • krabbe disease treatment • krabbe disease screening
Low Serum Cholesterol Harmful to Some People
Western health authorities urge population-wide lowering of cholesterol levels, yet heart disease remains the leading cause of death.
neurotransmitters • mood disorders • weak immune system • gastrointestinal disorders • congenital low serum cholesterol
Western health authorities urge population-wide lowering of cholesterol levels, yet heart disease remains the leading cause of death.
neurotransmitters • mood disorders • weak immune system • gastrointestinal disorders • congenital low serum cholesterol
Malignant Gliomas
Glial-derived tumors of the brain can be difficult to treat. Their location, size and the characteristics of their growth patterns determine the course of treatment.
malignant glioma • astrocytoma • primary brain tumor • metastatic brain tumor • oligodendrocytoma
Glial-derived tumors of the brain can be difficult to treat. Their location, size and the characteristics of their growth patterns determine the course of treatment.
malignant glioma • astrocytoma • primary brain tumor • metastatic brain tumor • oligodendrocytoma
Numb Hands and Feet
If you have experienced numb hands and feet, then you know it can be a concern whether it lasts for 6 minutes or 6 hours. You're probably thinking the worst...
cold hands • cold feet • numbness • tingling • vitamin deficiencies
If you have experienced numb hands and feet, then you know it can be a concern whether it lasts for 6 minutes or 6 hours. You're probably thinking the worst...
cold hands • cold feet • numbness • tingling • vitamin deficiencies
Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body
Proteins and fats are essential to life and play an important role in the building and the repair of cells.
the proteins in the human body • tryptophan • methionine • valine • threonine
Proteins and fats are essential to life and play an important role in the building and the repair of cells.
the proteins in the human body • tryptophan • methionine • valine • threonine
The Stages of Myelination
Many axons of projection neurons in the brain are myelinated, yet in spite of a massive body of research, many of the underlying mechanisms are still unknown.
oligodendrocyte • glial cell • axon ensheathment • neurite • signal transduction
Many axons of projection neurons in the brain are myelinated, yet in spite of a massive body of research, many of the underlying mechanisms are still unknown.
oligodendrocyte • glial cell • axon ensheathment • neurite • signal transduction
Traditional Chinese Medicine & MS
TCM's holistic approach to health care is particularly appropriate for the many manifestations of this autoimmune disorder which affects vision and mobility.
multiple sclerosis management options • traditional chinese medicine • complex autoimmune disorder • variable ms symptoms • holistic treatment
TCM's holistic approach to health care is particularly appropriate for the many manifestations of this autoimmune disorder which affects vision and mobility.
multiple sclerosis management options • traditional chinese medicine • complex autoimmune disorder • variable ms symptoms • holistic treatment
Treat Multiple Sclerosis with Omega-3 Fats
Researchers at the University of Bari, Italy have found that a low-fat diet supplemented with omega-3 fats might help treat multiple sclerosis.
multiple sclerosis • omega-3 fats • essential fatty acids • treatment of multiple sclerosis • fish oil supplements
Researchers at the University of Bari, Italy have found that a low-fat diet supplemented with omega-3 fats might help treat multiple sclerosis.
multiple sclerosis • omega-3 fats • essential fatty acids • treatment of multiple sclerosis • fish oil supplements
A Question and Answer On Taking SAMe
This is an answer to a reader who was concerned about taking certain food supplements with medications. The answer takes the complexity out of the question and presents a simple statement of fact.
same • methionine • choline • inositol • side effects
This is an answer to a reader who was concerned about taking certain food supplements with medications. The answer takes the complexity out of the question and presents a simple statement of fact.
same • methionine • choline • inositol • side effects
Vitamin B-12
A basic knowledge of vitamin B12, its usage in the body, and the effects of its deficiency are discussed.
vitamin b12 • pernicious anemia • intrinsic factor • cyanocobalamin
A basic knowledge of vitamin B12, its usage in the body, and the effects of its deficiency are discussed.
vitamin b12 • pernicious anemia • intrinsic factor • cyanocobalamin
Aging and Your DNA
There is a saying by an anonymous author, "People don't grow old. When they stop growing, they become old."
aging • dr. deepak chopra • ageless body timeless mind • dna - your cells ceo rna - your cells choreograph • aging dna and rna
There is a saying by an anonymous author, "People don't grow old. When they stop growing, they become old."
aging • dr. deepak chopra • ageless body timeless mind • dna - your cells ceo rna - your cells choreograph • aging dna and rna
Boost Your Brain Power
Brain food fuels an optimum running brain. Balancing nutrients and exercise beats brain fog and helps maintain healthy long term health of your central nervous system.
brain power • improving memory • mind power • brain food • brain fog
Brain food fuels an optimum running brain. Balancing nutrients and exercise beats brain fog and helps maintain healthy long term health of your central nervous system.
brain power • improving memory • mind power • brain food • brain fog
Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
The number of multiple sclerosis patients is increasing steadily. It has become commonplace to personally know more than one person suffering with this disease.
multiple sclerosis • multiple sclerosis and environmental factors • cigarette smoking and ms • research on ms • triggers for ms
The number of multiple sclerosis patients is increasing steadily. It has become commonplace to personally know more than one person suffering with this disease.
multiple sclerosis • multiple sclerosis and environmental factors • cigarette smoking and ms • research on ms • triggers for ms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Nutrition
Nutrition is one possible way to relieve symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Certain vitamins and minerals that are associated with immune system health can help CFS.
diet to help with chronic fatigue • diet for chronic fatigue patients • chronic fatigue syndrome diet • foods that help chronic fatigue syndrome • diet and cfs
Nutrition is one possible way to relieve symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Certain vitamins and minerals that are associated with immune system health can help CFS.
diet to help with chronic fatigue • diet for chronic fatigue patients • chronic fatigue syndrome diet • foods that help chronic fatigue syndrome • diet and cfs
Drug Abuse and AD Development
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Epstein Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
New studies are showing that patients with high levels of the Epstein Barr Virus are very likely to get Multiple Sclerosis later on in life.
epstein barr virus and multiple sclerosis • ebv and ms • lymphoma cancers and epstein barr virus • multiple sclerosis and the antibodies of epstein b • research and epstein barr
New studies are showing that patients with high levels of the Epstein Barr Virus are very likely to get Multiple Sclerosis later on in life.
epstein barr virus and multiple sclerosis • ebv and ms • lymphoma cancers and epstein barr virus • multiple sclerosis and the antibodies of epstein b • research and epstein barr
Feline Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is commonly diagnosed in cats and often causes increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss. Insulin is a necessary treatment for many diabetic cats.
feline diabetes • cat diabetes • cat diabetic • feline diabetes symptoms • feline diabetes treatment
Diabetes is commonly diagnosed in cats and often causes increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss. Insulin is a necessary treatment for many diabetic cats.
feline diabetes • cat diabetes • cat diabetic • feline diabetes symptoms • feline diabetes treatment
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