Brain atrophy – MS in a minute
Brain atrophy is the shrinking of the brain, it is a normal part of ageing but in MS this can be accelerated. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
Brain atrophy is the shrinking of the brain, it is a normal part of ageing but in MS this can be accelerated. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
Vertigo is the feeling that your surroundings are spinning even if you’re standing still. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
In this MS in a Minute video, we look at the three main types of MS; relapsing remitting MS, secondary progressive MS and primary progressive MS.
Primary progressive MS is characterised by worsening neurologic function or the constant accumulation of disability from the onset.
MS is the result of damage to myelin - a protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
The latitude gradient refers to the fact that those people living at higher latitudes are more likely to develop MS. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
In MS, lesions refers to an area of damage or scarring in the central nervous system. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
MS-related brain fog affects many people living with MS. In fact, it’s estimated that more than half of people living with MS will develop cognitive issues.
The central nervous system (CNS) refers to the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.
Clinically Isolated Syndrome is diagnosed when a person has experienced a single episode of neurologic symptoms. Find out more in this MS in a minute video.