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 ptosis

Definition:

  • ptosis - drooping of a muscle; usually applied to drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

Approx 2.5 million people worldwide, have Multiple Sclerosis.

MS Drugs

It should be noted that the multiple sclerosis drugs currently in use to treat MS are immunomodulatory. This means the approved drugs used specifically in the treatment of multiple sclerosis have a direct effect on the workings and efficiency of the normal immune system... Read More