Symptomatic Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
@article{Henze2006SymptomaticTO, title={Symptomatic Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis}, author={T. Henze and P. Rieckmann and K. Toyka}, journal={European Neurology}, year={2006}, volume={56}, pages={78 - 105} }
Besides immunomodulation and immunosuppression, the specific treatment of symptoms is an essential component of the overall management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Symptomatic treatment is aimed at the elimination or reduction of symptoms impairing the functional abilities and quality of life of the affected patients. Moreover, with symptomatic treatment the development of a secondary physical impairment due to an existing one may be avoided. Many therapeutic techniques as well as different… Expand
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