Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
Article Title
A Preliminary Evaluation of Azathioprine (Imuran®) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract
A theoretical approach to the unknown etiology of multiple sclerosis is presented in this preliminary study which reports the results of empiric treatment with azathioprine. Imuran® therapy produced stabilization of the disease, neurological improvement, and no progress of neurological dysfunction or loss of any regained function. Evidence points toward a viral-induced immunological defect. Abnormal gamma globulins found in the cerebral spinal fluid suggest an immunological etiology.
Recommended Citation
Tucker, William G. and Kapphahn, K. H.
(1969)
"A Preliminary Evaluation of Azathioprine (Imuran®) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis,"
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
: Vol. 17
:
No.
2
, 89-92.
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https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol17/iss2/3
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