1
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what is MS
A
a progressive, neurological disease where the immune system attacks healthy nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord due to disruption in the BBB
2
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2 types of MS
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relapsing-remitting
secondary progressive
3
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testing MS
A
MRI, CSF sample
4
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symptoms of MS
A
walking issues, numbness/tingling, bladder dysfunction, loss of muscle tone
5
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etiologies of MS
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environmental factors, immune factors, genetic factors
onset age 20-40, women, infections, northern european, smoking
6
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speech and language of MS
A
scanning speech, nasal speech, low volume, word finding trouble, receptive language issues
7
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swallowing of MS
A
dysphagia
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