Innovative Approaches to Treating MS

Description

The Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. In this program, the crew heads to Seattle to learn more about this mysterious and unpredictable illness, which can interfere with anything from muscle control to vision to concentration. While no one is sure what causes MS, researchers have determined how it inflicts its damage. This discovery has sparked exciting new strategies for slowing the progression of MS.

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27 min

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Date of Publication

[2012], c2008

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