Is there a cure for Multiple Sclerosis?
Although no cure exists at present for MS, many symptoms can be relieved and the severity of attacks may be reduced through special treatments called the ABC drugs – Avonex, Betaseron and Copolymer 1. These chemicals regulate the immune response and reduce in about 30% of people the severity of relapses or attacks. Progressive MS symptoms are less responsive to current MS therapies, although there may be a limited role for the interferons in some patients with progressive MS. The MRI has redefined the natural history of MS and has proven an invaluable aid in diagnosing and monitoring the disease. Scientists are now able to visualize and follow the development of MS lesions in the brain and spinal cord using MRI. This ability is a tremendous aid in assessing a person’s response to therapy and can speed the process of evaluating new treatments. Because of these advances, investigators are optimistic that safer and more effective treatments are on the way to unlock the mysteries of MS.
To learn more, visit the Nancy Davis Foundation for MS website by clicking here.
