January 7, 2019 /
Adding Grey to the Palette Completes the Picture
What Is Brain Preservation?
Brain Preservation is a comprehensive look at neurological function that considers multiple factors contributing to central nervous system (CNS) damage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
A Comprehensive Look at Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Preservation is a comprehensive look at neurological function that considers multiple factors contributing to central nervous system (CNS) damage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). It explores 4 areas related to brain and spinal cord damage, including
- White Matter pathology
- Grey Matter pathology
- Comorbidities/lifestyle
- Neurological Reserve
1. White Matter (WM): An important component of Brain Preservation in MS is preventing inflammatory lesions and volume loss (atrophy) in the WM of the brain.MS historically has been considered a disease of WM.1,2 Generally, there is a focus on preventing new inflammatory lesions, minimizing atrophy, and reducing the number of relapses experienced by MS patients.3 With every lesion prevented, there is a minimization of damage, beginning the process of Brain Preservation.3
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