Title |
Wellness and the Role of Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis
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Published in |
Neurotherapeutics, October 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/s13311-017-0563-6 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Brandon P Moss, Mary R Rensel, Carrie M Hersh |
Abstract |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating and neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system, for which disease modifying therapies (DMTs) are the mainstay treatment approach to reduce inflammatory disease activity and slow worsening disability. In addition to conventional pharmacologic therapy, there is growing interest in the use of lifestyle strategies to support wellness and mitigate disease-related complications in MS. This interest stems from a growing appreciation of the role of certain comorbidities and lifestyle factors on disease activity, disability, mortality, and overall quality of life. While the current literature is not conclusive, there is evidence to suggest a potential role for vitamin D supplementation, tobacco smoking cessation, routine exercise, a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet, and maintenance of emotional well-being as adjunct therapies to DMTs. In addition to DMTs, lifestyle strategies should be emphasized as part of a management plan focused on overall health and well-being. |
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United States | 7 | 50% |
Ireland | 1 | 7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 7% |
Thailand | 1 | 7% |
Spain | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 3 | 21% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 11 | 79% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 14% |
Scientists | 1 | 7% |
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Unknown | 201 | 100% |
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Student > Bachelor | 29 | 14% |
Student > Master | 22 | 11% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 17 | 8% |
Researcher | 14 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 5% |
Other | 33 | 16% |
Unknown | 75 | 37% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 41 | 20% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 24 | 12% |
Neuroscience | 12 | 6% |
Psychology | 12 | 6% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 6 | 3% |
Other | 19 | 9% |
Unknown | 87 | 43% |