Action potential transmits electrical signals through neurons to muscles. Neurons fire in three steps: depolarization, overshoot, and repolarization. Resting potential of neuron is around -70 millivolts
Fampyra improves walking ability in MS patients with walking disability. Contains fampridine, a potassium channel blocker for nerve function. Available as 10 mg tablets taken twice daily without food
Fampridine Accord improves walking ability in MS patients with walking disability. It is a generic medicine containing fampridine, same as Fampyra. Available as tablets, taken twice daily without food
14-item objective measure assessing static balance and fall risk in adults. Items include static and dynamic activities of varying difficulty. Maximum score is 56 points. No training required
Most common causes are inflammatory and demyelinating disorders like MS and NMO. MS typically involves short segments, while other diseases show long segment involvement. Transverse myelitis and NMO typically involve both cord halves
Treats hairy cell leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Used for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in adults. Administered intravenously or subcutaneously. Approved by FDA in 2019 for multiple sclerosis treatment