Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Progressive MS Types: Research

In the series of articles on Progressive MS for the MS Section of Health Central, this one talks aboutresearch. This article was first published June 10. Here it is --

Progressive MS Types: Research

" What is research but a blind date with knowledge?" ~ Will Harvey

At least 60% of all MSers have Relapsing/Remitting MS (RRMS). It follows that most clinical trials apply to RRMS as well. The goal of these clinical trials is to slow or prevent slipping into the chasm known as Chronic Progressive MS. There is less known and fewer treatments for progressive MS types and also less research to address those problems.


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1 comment:

Diane J Standiford said...

And I'm fed up with it. I need some research. I need some help. 50-85% will end up unable to walk, just like me.