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What are disease-modifying therapies?

Written byMichael Gollust
Medically reviewedbyMegan Burke, MDin July 2024
Updated onOctober 23, 2024
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Brain & Nervous SystemLiving with Chronic Illness

Disease-modifying therapies can help prevent additional nerve damage in multiple sclerosis patients.

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