Stress regulation in multiple sclerosis – current issues and concepts

@article{Heesen2007StressRI,
  title={Stress regulation in multiple sclerosis – current issues and concepts},
  author={Christoph Heesen and David C. Mohr and Inge Huitinga and Florian Then Bergh and Jens Gaab and Christian Otte and Stefan M. Gold},
  journal={Multiple Sclerosis Journal},
  year={2007},
  volume={13},
  pages={143 - 148}
}
Since its first description by Charcot, psychological stress has been considered a triggering factor for exacerbations in multiple sclerosis, but until recently the clinical evidence for a causal relation was weak. Over the past years, a growing number of studies have started to elucidate this association and highlight potential mechanisms, including brain-immune communication. On 5 June 2005, a panel of international researchers discussed the current evidence. This article summarizes the… 
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