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Multiple sclerosis is a complex neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system that requires delivery of patient-centred care by a multidisciplinary team. This article, by consultant neurologist John Mottershead, looks briefly at the aetiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis of MS before exploring the approaches for treating relapses and symptoms of MS. It also discusses current disease-modifying treatments in detail
In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
Why recognising the signs of dehydration is important...
