Journal article
A new era in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
The Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.203(3), pp.139-141
2015
Abstract
• Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system with a multifactorial aetiology and highly variable natural history.
• A growing understanding of the immunopathogenesis of the condition has led to an expanding array of therapies for this previously untreatable disease.
• While a cure for MS remains elusive, the potential to reduce inflammatory disease activity by preventing relapses and minimising disease progression is achievable.
• The importance of early treatment in minimising long-term disability is increasingly recognised.
• Most of the newer, more effective therapies are associated with risks and practical problems that necessitate an active management strategy and continuous vigilance.
• While the initiation of these therapies is likely to remain the responsibility of neurologists, other specialist physicians and general practitioners will be involved in the identification and management of adverse effects.
Details
- Title
- A new era in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
- Authors/Creators
- S.A. Broadley (Author/Creator)M.H. Barnett (Author/Creator)M. Boggild (Author/Creator)B.J. Brew (Author/Creator)H. Butzkueven (Author/Creator)R. Heard (Author/Creator)S. Hodgkinson (Author/Creator)A.G. Kermode (Author/Creator)J. Lechner-Scott (Author/Creator)R.A.L. Macdonell (Author/Creator)M. Marriott (Author/Creator)D.F. Mason (Author/Creator)J. Parratt (Author/Creator)S.W. Reddel (Author/Creator)C.P. Shaw (Author/Creator)M. Slee (Author/Creator)J.M. Spies (Author/Creator)B.V. Taylor (Author/Creator)W.M. Carroll (Author/Creator)T.J. Kilpatrick (Author/Creator)J. King (Author/Creator)P.A. McCombe (Author/Creator)J.D. Pollard (Author/Creator)E. Willoughby (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.203(3), pp.139-141
- Publisher
- Australasian Medical Publishing Company
- Identifiers
- 991005541770007891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.203 Neuromuscular Disorders
- 1.203.147 Multiple Sclerosis
- Web Of Science research areas
- Clinical Neurology
- ESI research areas
- Clinical Medicine