Multiple Sclerosis
Abbreviation for Multiple Sclerosis
What is MS?
Abbreviation for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
What is ALS?
Abbreviation for Cerebral Palsy
What is CP?
What is the Flu?
Other known names for Cerebrovascular Accident (only mention 1)
What is stroke, brain attack, or apoplexy?
Most common ages for MS to occur
What is 20-40 years old?
Most common ages for ALS to occur
What is 40-75 years old?
Age at which someone can develop CP
What is only at birth, not as an adult?
If Meningitis is left untreated, it can lead to...
What is a coma and/or death?
Cause of CVA/stroke
What is blood flow is restricted to the brain, resulting in lack of oxygen to the brain?
What is beta interferon medications?
Name 2 individuals/celebrities who helped ALS become more known, and their stories changed history
Who is Lou Gehrig and Stephen Hawking?
Age at which parents can notice their child with CP (pre-diagnosis) is not meeting growth milestones
What is 5 months-2 years?
Some form of bacterial Meningitis can be treated with...
What is vaccine(s)/vaccinations?
Time window for when an individual needs immediate care to prevent brain damage
What is within the first 3 hours?
What is Myelin Sheath (insulating layer)?
Support system that helps ALS individuals breathe
What is ventilator/tracheostomy?
The most common cause of Cerebral Palsy
What is lack of oxygen to brain and birth injury caused by umbilical cord being wrapped around a baby's neck during birth?
What is lead and arsenic?
2 main types of a stroke
Name the 5 most common progressive (getting worse) symptoms that occur during an MS attack/episode
Most commonly used drug to treat ALS, and what its use is
What is Riluzole (slow the deterioration of muscles/spasticity)?
Invasive cosmetic procedure used for CP and its use
What is Botox?
What is prevent/decrease muscle spasticity?
Main way for Meningitis to be spread
What is airborne/respiratory droplets?
Name all 6 of the most common symptoms before/after a stroke