We did something that no one has ever done before: we took a two-dimensional MRI scan of a multiple sclerosis patient’s brain and looked at it in 3D, unveiling new distinct characteristics of the disease completely hidden by the conventional view.
Multiple sclerosis is the most common cause of neurological disability in young individuals, affecting over 400,000 Americans and about 2.5 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by one’s own immune system attacking neurons in your brain and spinal cord, leaving distinct white spots called lesions seen on MRI...
Ardireo has launched its first ever mobile application: The Top 50 Essential Elements in Neurology. Written by a neurologist with over 15 years of experience, the app aims to consolidate the most important information and essential teaching points within the field of neurology. Whether a medical student, resident, advanced practice provider, nurse, or curious individual, this application will extend and strengthen your knowledge of neurology and provide you with new perspectives and insights into key topics. What makes the app unique is its three-part design, which divides each topic into background information, core teaching points, and additional insights. This allows the user to easily understand the topic and quickly realize its application within the field...
Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis is designed to help patients who have been referred to a multiple sclerosis specialist by helping them prepare before their appointment, know what to expect during their examination, and learn crucial next steps to follow depending on the outcome of the appointment. Many different types of patients are referred to a multiple sclerosis specialist including migraine headache sufferers, individuals who are free of symptoms yet have an abnormal MRI scan of their brain, and others who have peculiar symptoms that mimic multiple sclerosis yet are caused by other closely related autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, multiple sclerosis has surpassed traumatic events (like motor vehicle accidents) and is now the most common neurological deficit among young people. Over 400,000 Americans and 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an extremely complex and enigmatic chronic disease with no cure. Therefore, one can imagine...
