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Which disease is autoimmune and has no cure?
Which disease is autoimmune and has no cure?
- Multiple Sclerosis (correct)
- Both ALS and MS
- Neither ALS nor MS
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Which disease targets the central nervous system and brain, leading to loss of voluntary movement control and weakness?
Which disease targets the central nervous system and brain, leading to loss of voluntary movement control and weakness?
- Neither ALS nor MS
- Both ALS and MS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (correct)
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis (correct)
- Neither ALS nor MS
- Both ALS and MS
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Which disease is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Which disease is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Which disease is more commonly fatal?
Which disease is more commonly fatal?
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Which disease has unknown remissions and exacerbations?
Which disease has unknown remissions and exacerbations?
Which disease affects the brain and spinal cord?
Which disease affects the brain and spinal cord?
What is a common symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is a common symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Which FDA approved medication decreases glutamate and reduces the death of brain cells in ALS?
Which FDA approved medication decreases glutamate and reduces the death of brain cells in ALS?
What is a common visual symptom associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What is a common visual symptom associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with MS?
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with MS?
What is a common early symptom of ALS?
What is a common early symptom of ALS?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for MS?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for MS?
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the effect of edaravone (Radicava) in patients with ALS?
What is the effect of edaravone (Radicava) in patients with ALS?
What is a common respiratory complication experienced by individuals with ALS at the end of life?
What is a common respiratory complication experienced by individuals with ALS at the end of life?
Which of the following autoimmune diseases has no cure and targets the brain and spinal cord?
Which of the following autoimmune diseases has no cure and targets the brain and spinal cord?
What is a common symptom associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is a common symptom associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What type of disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
What type of disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Which autoimmune inflammatory disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Which autoimmune inflammatory disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Which symptom is common in both Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Which symptom is common in both Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What is the primary FDA approved medication for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is the primary FDA approved medication for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
