Daniel Sturm1, Samuel L Gurevitz, Amelia Turner. 1. Physician Assistant Program, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide a review of the etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic findings, and treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS). DATA SOURCES: A PubMed search of English language articles using a combination of words: elderly; multiple sclerosis*, late onset multiple sclerosis*, etiology; screening; diagnosis; or treatment to identify original studies, guidelines, and reviews on multiple sclerosis and late-onset multiple sclerosis, published 2002 to 2013. Primary sources were then used to search for additional relevant material. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Original studies, clinical reviews, references, and guidelines were obtained and evaluated for their clinical relevance. DATA SYNTHESIS: The literature included guidelines and considerations for the etiology, diagnosis, screening, and management of MS. CONCLUSION: MS is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and local axonal injury. It typically presents between ages 20 and 40 and largely affects women. However, 2% to 10% of individuals are diagnosed after 50 years of age. Diagnosis is based on presentation of clinical symptoms and the McDonald criteria for diagnosing MS. Management focuses on suppression of the immune system and prevention of relapses.
OBJECTIVE: To provide a review of the etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic findings, and treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS). DATA SOURCES: A PubMed search of English language articles using a combination of words: elderly; multiple sclerosis*, late onset multiple sclerosis*, etiology; screening; diagnosis; or treatment to identify original studies, guidelines, and reviews on multiple sclerosis and late-onset multiple sclerosis, published 2002 to 2013. Primary sources were then used to search for additional relevant material. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Original studies, clinical reviews, references, and guidelines were obtained and evaluated for their clinical relevance. DATA SYNTHESIS: The literature included guidelines and considerations for the etiology, diagnosis, screening, and management of MS. CONCLUSION: MS is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and local axonal injury. It typically presents between ages 20 and 40 and largely affects women. However, 2% to 10% of individuals are diagnosed after 50 years of age. Diagnosis is based on presentation of clinical symptoms and the McDonald criteria for diagnosing MS. Management focuses on suppression of the immune system and prevention of relapses.
Authors: Paloma P Maldonado; Coram Guevara; Margrethe A Olesen; Juan Andres Orellana; Rodrigo A Quintanilla; Fernando C Ortiz Journal: Antioxidants (Basel) Date: 2022-06-10