summary: This study explores the effect of giving steroids to treat acute MS relapses at times that are tailored to the bodies natural rhythms, as the immune system alters at different times of the day and night. The authors conclude that nighttime administration of steroids may be preferable to patients.

authors: Glass-Marmor L, Paperna T, Ben-Yosef Y, Miller A.

source: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006 Oct 20; [Epub ahead of print]

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