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February 19, 2016
Proquest Article
Advancements in MRI Technology Assist Doctors in Predicting Progression of Multiple
Sclerosis
PR Newswire [New York] 23 Apr 1999: 1
http://search.proquest.com/docview/449766206/719693D0B8E44E88PQ/5?
accountid=35028
Synopsis:
TORONTO, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A study presented today at the American
Academy of Neurology annual meeting shows increasing evidence that doctors can use
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) not only to diagnose multiple sclerosis, but also to
help predict the disease course.
The multi-center trial conducted in Europe and Canada measured the effect of
COPAXONE(R) (glatiramer acetate for injection) on patients with relapsing-remitting
multiple sclerosis. Jerry S. Wolinsky, M.D., director of the Multiple Sclerosis Research
Group at The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, consulted on the
study, and he sees many parallels between this study and clinical studies conducted at
The University of Texas.
"The data collected proves a direct correlation between what we were finding
scientifically and clinically. For patients, these findings are significant," Dr. Wolinsky
said. "The MRI scans can help us look into the patient's brain and help predict what
physical symptoms we will see in the future. This will help us select and evaluate drug
therapies for patients."
Comments:
Prediction it is an ideal factor in the medicinal and therapeutic environment.. It is
under the label of prevention, which is as we all know is better than cure. People
nowadays suffer because of their respective sickness, due to their actions take place
after already being diagnosed severly. In this article foretold us that in Magnetic
Resonace Imaging could help save your life from multiple sclerosis due to prediction in
such cases of diagnosis.

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