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What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
What is the result of the immune system's attack on the central nervous system in MS?
What is the result of the immune system's attack on the central nervous system in MS?
What is the term for the scarring caused by inflammatory attacks at multiple sites in the CNS?
What is the term for the scarring caused by inflammatory attacks at multiple sites in the CNS?
What is the role of the immune system in a healthy individual?
What is the role of the immune system in a healthy individual?
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What is a known environmental trigger for the risk of MS and disease progression?
What is a known environmental trigger for the risk of MS and disease progression?
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What is the composition of white matter in the CNS?
What is the composition of white matter in the CNS?
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What is the primary goal of treatment in multiple sclerosis?
What is the primary goal of treatment in multiple sclerosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of multiple sclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of multiple sclerosis?
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What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Primary Progressive MS?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Primary Progressive MS?
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What is the recommended first-line option for treating acute relapses of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?
What is the recommended first-line option for treating acute relapses of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?
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What percentage of people with Relapsing-Remitting MS will develop Secondary Progressive MS within 25 years?
What percentage of people with Relapsing-Remitting MS will develop Secondary Progressive MS within 25 years?
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What is the purpose of evoked potential tests in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?
What is the purpose of evoked potential tests in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?
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Which of the following is a category of MS management?
Which of the following is a category of MS management?
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What is a characteristic of Secondary Progressive MS?
What is a characteristic of Secondary Progressive MS?
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What is the estimated percentage of people who initially experience Primary Progressive MS?
What is the estimated percentage of people who initially experience Primary Progressive MS?
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What is the primary consideration for recommending Tysabri as a first-line therapy?
What is the primary consideration for recommending Tysabri as a first-line therapy?
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What is the primary risk associated with Novantrone?
What is the primary risk associated with Novantrone?
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What is the primary goal of occupational therapy for MS patients?
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy for MS patients?
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What is the primary benefit of cognitive rehabilitation therapy for MS patients?
What is the primary benefit of cognitive rehabilitation therapy for MS patients?
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What is the primary purpose of rehabilitation physical therapy for MS patients?
What is the primary purpose of rehabilitation physical therapy for MS patients?
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What is the primary condition for which autologous stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is most helpful?
What is the primary condition for which autologous stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is most helpful?
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When should intravenous methylprednisolone be considered as an alternative?
When should intravenous methylprednisolone be considered as an alternative?
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What is the purpose of steroids in treating MS relapses?
What is the purpose of steroids in treating MS relapses?
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What is the typical duration of steroid treatment for MS relapses?
What is the typical duration of steroid treatment for MS relapses?
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Which medication is approved by the FDA for secondary-progressive MS?
Which medication is approved by the FDA for secondary-progressive MS?
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What is the goal of disease-modifying therapies for MS?
What is the goal of disease-modifying therapies for MS?
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Who is eligible for disease-modifying therapies?
Who is eligible for disease-modifying therapies?
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What is the purpose of anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies in MS treatment?
What is the purpose of anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies in MS treatment?
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What is the purpose of dalfampridine in MS treatment?
What is the purpose of dalfampridine in MS treatment?
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What is the purpose of anticholinergic medications in MS treatment?
What is the purpose of anticholinergic medications in MS treatment?
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What is the purpose of Tysabri in MS treatment?
What is the purpose of Tysabri in MS treatment?
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