Ali Razmara MD

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• Genes Shown to Influence Disease Course in MS

  Genes are the basic units of information that can be found in nearly every cell in the body. They are made from a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, which is widely known as DNA. In a way, genes act as blueprints required for building the bodies and helping them to function. More specifically,...

• How Does MS Affect Emotions?

  Multiple sclerosis is by nature a very emotional condition. Just like cognitive and physical symptoms in people with MS, there are a number of emotional symptoms that are brought about by the damage of the central nervous system. One of the results of multiple sclerosis is that it attacks myelin,...

• Do Mood and Anxiety Affect Multiple Sclerosis Disability?

  In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective coating that encompasses the nerves of the central nervous system (CNS). This, in turn, leads to the formation of lesions or scars. Depending on what part of the CNS is involved – the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves – a...

• NFL Player Clay Matthews Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy with Special Cleats

  Football is for some a way of life, but for many die-hard fans, playing the sport itself is just a dream.  This is especially true for kids diagnosed with life-altering illnesses such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).While playing the sport may not be a possibility for these kids, the...

• Muscular Dystrophy: Correcting Foot Deformities with Surgery

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• The Potential For Early Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with MRI Brain Scans

  Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose, as many of the symptoms do not even appear until later in one's life. However, a recent study has shown that the risk level in children is able to be diagnosed early with MRI brain scans.DiagnosisSometimes MRI brain scans can show MS before any...