Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immunological disease that causes acute inflammatory lesions
and chronic inflammation in the CNS, leading to tissue damage and disability. As awareness …

Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurological disability in
young adults worldwide and approximately half of those affected are in Europe. The …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most frequently seen demyelinating disease, with a prevalence
that varies considerably, from high levels in North America and Europe (> 100/100,000 …

The uneven distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) across populations can be attributed to
differences in genes and the environment and their interaction. Prevalence and incidence …

Previous studies have estimated a prevalence of a broad grouping of autoimmune diseases
of 3.2%, based on literature review of studies published between 1965 and 1995, and 5.3 …

Background The incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) has reportedly increased over time;
however, change in MS incidence has not been rigorously assessed globally. Methods We …

Background A female/male (F/M) ratio increase over time in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients
was demonstrated in many countries around the world. So far, a direct comparison of sex …

Women develop certain autoimmune diseases more often than men. It has been
hypothesized that this may relate to the development of more robust T-helper (Th) 1 …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disease of the central nervous system that
causes permanent disability in young adults. 1 Based on strong circumstantial evidence, MS …

Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease with an as yet not fully
understood etiological background. The geographical distribution of MS is striking with a …