You may know that multiple sclerosis (MS) involves repeated attacks on the central nervous system, causing episodes of neurologic symptoms. Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is when you experience a first episode, and it may or may not lead to the development of MS.
Dr. Fabian is the assistant professor of neurology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
References
Miller, D. H., et al. (2012). Clinically isolated syndromes. Lancet Neurology.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (n.d.). Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS).
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (2023). Disease-modifying-therapies for MS.
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