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Glossary - D

dementia

Definition:

  • dementia - a group of symptoms involving progressive impairment of brain function.

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is five times more prevalent in temperate climates than in tropical climates.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are varied and can occur suddenly, then disappear again just as quickly. There are no specific sets of symptoms applicable to any of the types of multiple sclerosis. Additionally, symptoms of multiple sclerosis tend to vary considerably from one person to another and also to be distant in time... Read More