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Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis) is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination and speech, and pain. Although many patients lead full and rewarding lives, MS can cause impaired mobility and disability in the more severe cases.
Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and spinal cord that carry information, create thought and perception and allow the brain to control the body. Surrounding and protecting these neurons is a fatty layer known as the myelin sheath, which helps neurons carry electrical signals. MS causes gradual destruction of myelin (demyelination) and transection of neuron axons in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing various symptoms depending upon which signals are interrupted. The name multiple sclerosis refers to the multiple scars (or scleroses) on the myelin sheaths. It is thought that MS results from attacks by an individual's immune system on the nervous system and is therefore categorized as an autoimmune disease.
Multiple sclerosis may take several different forms, with new symptoms occurring in discrete attacks or slowly accruing over time. Between attacks, symptoms may resolve completely, but permanent neurologic problems often persist. Although much is known about how MS causes damage, its exact cause remains unknown. MS currently does not have a cure, though several treatments are available which may slow the appearance of new symptoms. MS primarily affects adults, with an age of onset typically between 20 and 40 years, and is more common in women than in men.Dangond, F.Multiple sclerosis. eMedicine Neurology.Updated 2005 Apr 25. full text.Calabresi PA.Diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis. Am Fam Physician. PMID 15571060full text.
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About Multiple Sclerosis - Discover insight into MS treatment, research, and resources with guide Sarah Beaubien.
Meta Description: [ Confront the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis! Multiple sclerosis information presented by Sarah Beaubien, Guide to About Multiple Sclerosis. ]
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis - National nonprofit dedicated to curing Multiple Sclerosis by determining its causes.
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All About Multiple Sclerosis - Provides a description, news, glossary, and a list of famous people with MS.
Meta Description: [ Description of multiple sclerosis, news, encyclopedia, famous people with MS, diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, prognosis, medical research, personal experience, poetry & links ]
Cybercafe - Breaking the Isolation - European Cybercafes aim to provide information and a means of communication.
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DIRECT-MS - Provides information on the relationship between multiple sclerosis and diet.
eMedicine Health - Multiple Sclerosis - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be thought of as an inflammatory process involving different areas of the central nervous system (CNS) at various points in time. As the name suggests, MS ... ]
General Practice Notebook - Multiple Sclerosis - Clinically-oriented information.
Healthology Multiple Sclerosis Focus - A comprehensive resource for patients and families living with multiple sclerosis.
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HealthTalk Multiple Sclerosis Education Network - Treatment information and resources presented by leading multiple sclerosis experts.
Meta Description: [ HealthTalk's Multiple Sclerosis Education Network provides the latest multiple sclerosis treatment information and resources to MS patients, their family, friends, and caregivers - presented by leading multiple sclerosis experts and MS patient advocates. ]
International Journal of MS Care - Publication of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis.
Making Waves - Find a guide to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with information about possible causes, diagnosis, treatment and coping with the disease.
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Mayo Clinic: Multiple Sclerosis - Symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
Meta Description: [ Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, potentially debilitating disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
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McFox's Multiple Sclerosis Pages - Information site with lifestyle suggestions,computer advice, and news on MS.
MerckSource - Multiple Sclerosis - Provides information and diagrams about multiple sclerosis.
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MossRehab ResourceNet - Multiple Sclerosis - Information and resources to improve the activities of daily living for MS patients.
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MS Active Source - Information about the diagnosis and treatment as well as a list of support groups throughout the UK and Ireland.
MS Crossroads - Information and links for patients, doctors and researchers.
MS Leaders - A peer-to-peer forum for the MS professional community.
MS Means...Multiple Sclerosis - Information and support with a special emphasis on sexuality.
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MS Quarterly Report - Publication of Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association and the CMSC/North American Research Committee on MS.
MS Support WebRing - Sites with personal stories, MS information and support.
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MS-Gateway - Looks at forms of the disease, treatments for it, and lifestyle adjustments. Multi-lingual.
MS-Network - News,interviews with patients, care-partners, and treatment information.
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MSnet - Descriptions of typical symptoms, the definition, and personal stories.
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Multiple Sclerosis - An information portal for MS including diagnosis, medication and holistic therapy treatments.
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Multiple Sclerosis : University of Utah - For medical students and physicians in training.Useful for others as well.
Multiple Sclerosis Alternatives Webring - Sites from around the world that deal with alternative approaches to treating multiple sclerosis.
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Multiple Sclerosis National Research Institute - MS news and research. Lists symptoms.
Multiple Sclerosis Resource Center - Presents articles, medical news, video updates, message boards and chat rooms,and a resource directory.
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Multiple Sclerosis South Africa - Information on MS, its effects and tips to help you cope.
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New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Multiple Sclerosis - A directory to resources on various topics relaiting to MS.
NINDS Multiple Sclerosis Information Page - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke information and links to related organizations.
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Schilder's Disease - A variant of MS.
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The Brain Matters: Multiple Sclerosis - Causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and living with the disorder.
The History Of MS - Flash exhibition shows historical milestones of the disease.
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The MSplus Foundation - Information and support for persons who have multiple sclerosis, plus have been diagnosed with cancer.
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This is MS - Provides news, research and a interactive community.
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Understanding MS - Articles and webcasts by medical doctors.
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WebMD Health - Consumer health site's MS section.
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