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Studies Report that the New Use of PET Scan Radiotracer May Help Identify Early Signs of MS Progression

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the central nervous system, thus disrupting communication between the brain and spinal cord. A radiotracer called [F-18] PBR06 can detect changes in brain matter through positron emission tomography (PET). [F-18]PBR06 has the potential to detect the disease before patients show any symptoms giving doctors the ability to treat the condition. MS progression’s identity procedures ·          Some patients may show signs of the disorder, though in most cases, the doctors will suspect the presence of the disease and order for tests. [F-18] PBR06 is used to image the patient and give insights into neurodegeneration and inflammations. MS progression will interfere with the signal connecting white matter of the brain. The disability is caused by differences in grey matter, specifically through activation of microglia. Microglia is the central nervous system's immune cells. ·          The radiotracer uncovers evidence of inflam