Venous blood flow and iron deposition in multiple sclerosis

December 2nd, 2009 by admin

It has been recently shown that MS is significantly associated with a condition defined as chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). In CCSVI, put simply, there is a narrowing of the vessels draining blood away from the brain.Blocked venous blood outflow causes a high rate of cerebral venous reflux in MS patients.

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The Next Challenge to Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

September 23rd, 2009 by admin

We do not know how so many different infections could have a role in MS and how they might interact with genetic risk factors but, it is also important to try to understand how non-infectious risk factors, such as sunlight, may interact with genetic risk factors.

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