Evidence Supports that Multiple Sclerosis Affects both the CNS and PNS

The nervous system consists of both the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) (Ohana, et al., 2014). The CNS includes the brain, spinal cord, and retina. (Ohana, et al., 2014). The PNS includes all other nervous structures. Such structures include nerves, ganglion, various receptors, and motor …

Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis, in its simplest definition, is a condition where the intracellular components of skeletal muscle cells are released and enter the bloodstream. An article published in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine in March of 2010 defines it as “…..the rapid break-down of striated muscle.” (Cervellin, Comelli, & Lippi, 2010) To …

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement and control. Over 8.5 million people, 1% of the population over the age of 55, are affected by Parkinson’s, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. It is characterized by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing …