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Abramovitz, Melissa. "Multiple Sclerosis." //Diseases and Disorders//. Farmingto Hills, MI: Lucent Books and Thomson Learning, 2003. 28-29. Print.

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Author’s Credentials: Melissa Abramovitz is well known for writing the Diseases and Disorders series of books, which cover diseases from Lupus, to disorders such as mental retardation.=====

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Scope and Purpose of the Work: This article tells use the four main types of Multiple Sclerosis and how they affect the body. It gives percentages and what symptoms the person will feel when they experience the certain type of MS attack. =====

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Identify the Authors Thesis: The author states that there are four main types of Multiple Sclerosis that attack the body unpredictably. The author shows us that at different ages, different types of MS may occur and affect the body. =====

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Evidence? The most common type of Ms is the relapsing-remitting form, which affects 75 percent of MS patients. The person recovers fully from the attack, but the disease still will progress whether it is days later or years. Primary- Progressive MS is the worst type of MS which usually leaves you disabled within five years of being diagnosed. Secondary-progressive MS are people who are usually diagnosed with relapsing-remitting form which then switches to progressive form. The final type of MS is progressive-relapsing and is most common among those who are age 40. =====

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Evaluation of Research: This topic was well researched and put into words that were easy to understand. It was a basic overview of the four types of MS, but also gave details about each type. =====

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Evaluation of Author Bias: The author showed no bias when writing this part of the book. She wrote only facts and stayed away from her personal opinion. =====

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Is this source helpful to your research? This source was very helpful for my research. It gave me a better understanding of the types of MS and because of that I am more aware of how people struggling from MS feel when they get attacks in various stages. In my presentation I can now talk about the various types of MS which will hopefully help people understand the disorder in more real life detail. =====

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Author’s Credentials: Melissa Abramovitz is well known for writing the Diseases and Disorders series of books, which cover diseases from Lupus, to disorders such as mental retardation. =====

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Scope and Purpose of the Work: This article tells us the drugs that slow the progression of MS. Since there is no cure, there are drugs out on the market that help the pain and symptoms caused by Multiple Sclerosis. =====

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Identify the Authors Thesis: The author states that there are drugs that help slow the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. She states that the drugs help reduce the severity of MS attacks in 2/3 of people who use it. =====

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What are the main arguments? The first drug is called beta, also known as taseron and Betaferon. The next drug introduced was named Avonex, and is only injected once a week rather then once a day. In 2002, Rebif was introduced to the market but has serious side effects. Copaxone is another new drug but is proven to not have an affect as much as the other drugs. =====

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Evidence? Avonex was introduced in 1997 and the most widely used drug on the market. The side effects of this drug are flulike symptoms and depression. This drug reduces the frequency of MS attacks and cuts the number of nerve plaques down in order to help the patient maintain their level of physical and mental state. Rebif which is similar to Avonex, is not frequently used because of the side effects that include liver inflammation and reduced white blood cell count. Copaxone blocks the autoimmune destruction of mylein by acting as a decoy. This drug must be given daily by injection. =====

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Evaluation of Research: This topic was well researched and put into words that were easy to understand. It was a basic overview of the drugs that help slow the progression of MS. =====

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Is this source helpful to your research? This source was very helpful for my research. It gave me a better understanding of the drugs that help MS patients. Now, I can include this information in my presentation to show the viewers that something is being done about the disorder. =====

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Author’s Credentials: Melissa Abramovitz is well known for writing the Diseases and Disorders series of books, which cover diseases from Lupus, to disorders such as mental retardation. =====

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Scope and Purpose of the Work: This article tells us about the treatments other then drugs that are used to help slow the progression of MS and help those who suffer from it be helped in many different ways. =====

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What are the main arguments? Many patients require speech, physical, occupational therapy and also psychological counseling. Many times MS patients have paralysis, muscle problems and those who need assistance walking. Many people have problems dressing themselves, talking, and also feel depressed. =====

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Evidence? Physical therapy is used for those who have problems with walking and using basic parts of their bodies. Daily exercises are prescribed and leg braces, canes and wheel chairs may be used to help treat the patients. Occupational therapy helps those suffering from MS with daily tasks. Tools are given to help those dress themselves, grip pencils and go to the bathroom. Speech therapy helps people who have swallowing difficulty’s and give speech exercises to help the damaged nerves in the face. Psychological counseling deals with the aspects of the disease which include depression and suicidal thoughts. =====

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Evaluation of Research: This topic was well researched and put into words that were easy to understand. It was a basic overview of the non drug treatments that MS patients must go through in order to live as much of a normal life as they can. =====

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Is this source helpful to your research? This source was very helpful for my research. It gave me a better understanding of what MS patients must deal with on a daily basis in order to function in society. MS patients must go through a lot of treatments in order to help their disorder. =====