Understanding Multiple Sclerosis, Second Edition is a patient-friendly chart that helps to explain multiple sclerosis (MS) with sections that define MS and describe its causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis process, and management. Featured sections: What is multiple sclerosis (MS)What causes MSTypes of MS: Relapsing-Remitting (RR-MS), Primary-Progressive (PP-MS), and Secondary-Progressive (SP-MS)Symptoms of MS table: early and late How is MS diagnosed: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), evoked potential tests, and lumbar puncture (spinal tap)Management of MSImages included: The spinal cord and spinal nerves within the bodyEnlarged view of a nerve fiberNormal nerve cell and nerve cell affected by MSComparison of a normal myelin sheath to one damaged from MSMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781496394989
