Biopsy confirms rare form of multiple sclerosis: Lucas’ story скачать в хорошем качестве

Biopsy confirms rare form of multiple sclerosis: Lucas’ story

Lucas was diagnosed with a rare form of multiple sclerosis by Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, through collaboration with highly specialized experts they were able to come to an individualized treatment plan for Lucas that included therapy. Multiple sclerosis is a perplexing disease that currently has no definitive cure. In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) around nerves in the brain, eye and spinal cord. Signals sent along damaged nerves between brain and body can be slowed or blocked. MS is experienced differently by each person. At Mayo Clinic, the world’s most highly specialized multiple sclerosis experts care for more than 3,000 adults and children with multiple sclerosis every year. By seeking new knowledge through cutting-edge research and groundbreaking clinical trials, our multidisciplinary teams of experts improve diagnoses and treatments for multiple sclerosis patients. To learn more about multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic, visit https://mayocl.in/2T6iJgr