Multiple sclerosis could originate in the cerebral cortex

• April 26, 2024

The study carried out jointly by researchers from Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, could support the idea that the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) it is essentially an inflammatory disease and not neurodegeneration, as has been believed up to now.

Because the origin of the EM , the Dr. Claudia F. Lucchinetti , neurologist Mayo Clinic and main co-author of the investigation, explained that the inflammation Cortical examination should be considered when investigating the causes of its progression and for therapeutic options.

When studying the EM In patients in early stages, the authors determined that the process occurs from the subarachnoid space filled with cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the external part of the brain and bark, towards the white substance.

To better understand this autoimmune disease, in GetQoralHealth we present you a video in which Dr. Dean M. Wingerchuk , neurologist Mayo Clinic , explains some symptoms and treatments:

The measurement of cortical damage will allow the elaboration of drugs to treat all brain regions because, once the disease has accumulated in the cortex, theinflammation indicates the progress of the condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic neurologist, Dr. Richard Ransohoff .

This type of studies will allow to understand the process of events that damage the nervous system and stop its progress, in addition to improving the quality of life of patients with EM .

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