Multiple Sclerosis Associated With Sodium Build-Up In The Brain

Sodium buildup in the brain appears to be associated with disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a French study. The accumulation of sodium, which can be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be a biomarker for the degeneration of nerve cells that occurs in MS patients. The study, published online in the journal Radiology, found that individuals with early-stage MS showed sodium buildup in specific regions of the brain, while those with more advanced MS showed buildup throughout the entire brain...

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