Experts at the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center provide targeted diagnosis and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 我们知道每个人患多发性硬化症的经历都是独一无二的, so we design treatment plans that match each patient’s needs, 生活方式和健康问题, 目标是在正确的时间提供正确的治疗. One of the largest clinical and research MS centers in the world, our center combines cutting-edge technology and research with a patient-first approach to care, 最终目标是治愈这种疾病.
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我们治疗多发性硬化症的方法
我们相信团队合作. In addition to providing a 全面的 neurological evaluation and interpretation of MRI studies, 我们涉及到护理, 根据需要进行物理治疗和社会工作评估. 这种协调, 全面的, multi-specialty approach helps us provide an accurate diagnosis, quality patient care and an effective treatment plan to help you manage MS long term.
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研究视网膜扫描多年, brain MRIs and clinical characteristics from people with MS have allowed us to develop a system of personalized assessment and monitoring of MS that helps us anticipate and prepare for changes in your condition. 我们的评估和测试方法包括:
- Innovative diagnostic tests that help us precisely identify your type of MS
- 成像测试
- 生活方式评估
- 你的病史回顾
- 正在进行基因和血液测试
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A simple imaging test of your retina – the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye – allows us to identify the likelihood of rapid disease progression. 测试, called optical coherence tomography (OCT) may also help determine your best course of treatment.
正在进行基因和血液测试 may also help predict who is at risk for future disability. 通过与我们的团队合作, the knowledge gained from your case helps provide even better treatment for future patients.
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As leaders in both patient care and biomedical discovery, 我们提供最高水平的研究为基础, 个性化护理. Our team will create a personalized MS treatment plan that may include:
- Managing MS flare-ups and accelerating recovery with the help of steroids and other medications.
- Reducing the frequency and severity of MS flare-ups and treating worsening MS with beta interferon, glatiramer acetate and other FDA-approved drugs and therapies.
- Managing the variety of physical MS symptoms and mental health implications with medications, 物理和职业治疗, 康复心理学, 并与其他领域的专家密切合作.
多发性硬化症康复
The MS rehabilitation program complements neurological care by helping patients preserve and improve physical and mental abilities, 以及适应功能的变化. 康复小组的医生, 心理学家, 物理治疗师, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, 谁共同努力提供全面的护理.
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预约和推荐
Your fist visit will be at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center. Our team may refer you to other Johns Hopkins specialists for consultation or testing.
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To schedule an appointment at the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center, 我们需要以下材料:
- 最近的医疗记录
- 任何核磁共振检查和其他放射学检查报告
- 当前药物的清单
- 医生转介
- 实验报告
- 其他有关纪录
Please submit the above information to our 推荐协调员, who will assist with scheduling:
推荐协调员
600 N. 沃尔夫街
病理学627
巴尔的摩，马里兰州21287
电话: 410-614-1522
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We recommend that you contact your insurance company to verify your benefits. 我们建议确认放射学的承保范围, 实验室工作和其他可能需要的服务, 比如精神病学和物理治疗.
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- Original (or copies) of any MRIs of both the brain and spinal cord
- Any recent test results that have not already been sent to us — some examples may include visual evoked potentials (VEP) or 腰椎穿刺 (脊髓穿刺)结果
- 你使用的药物清单, 包括剂量, 开始日期, ordering physician and reason for taking the medication
- Completed new patient packet that we will send to you, including:
- 新患者问卷
- 症状检查列表90 (SCL-90)
- 疾病影响概况问卷(SIP)
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在某些日子里，我们会有来自 全国多发性硬化症协会马里兰州分会 in our clinic to answer questions about the programs and services provided by the society. If you wish to meet with the representative, 请 notify our staff during your appointment. If you are unable to meet with the representative during your appointment or would like additional services provided by the MS Society, 请 直接联系他们.
约翰霍普金斯大学的多发性硬化症研究
听听博士的意见. 彼得·卡拉布雷西, director of the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center, what research is being done to develop new diagnostic and treatment options for MS.
