The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in Europe
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and potentially highly disabling disorder with considerable social impact and economic consequences. It is the major cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults. The social costs associated with MS are high because of its long duration, the early loss of productivity, the need for assistance in activities of daily living and the use… read more »
Taking Vitamin D Supplements Lowers Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
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CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 27 /PRNewswire/ –
Honored for the poster presentation,
“A Needs Assessment Survey of MS Patients and Care Partners,”
the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) received the Berlex
Award for the Best Poster in Patient and Family Education in Multiple
Sclerosis, at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple
Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) in Scottsdale, Arizona, June 1st – 3rd. As the
winner of the Berlex Award, MSAA will receive free meeting
registration… read more »
All of MSAA’s publications are printed in full color, with large print, colorful text, and interesting photos. Our explanations are clearly written, using the most up-to-date research available, and all medical information is reviewed by our chief medical officer. We also strive to keep a positive voice throughout our writing. From these efforts, our booklets are comfortable to read and easy to understand, providing important information along with hope… read more »
Secondary myelodysplastic syndrome following long-term treatment with azathioprine in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Putzki N, Knipp S, Ramczykowski T, Vago S, Germing U, Diener HC, Limmroth V.
Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany. neuroweb@uni-essen.de
Azathioprine (Aza) is a widely used immunosuppressive drug in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment. Recently, the incidence of secondary myelodysplastic syndromes (sMDS) associated with a poor prognosis was found to be elevated in patients treated with Aza for… read more »
Flu Vaccines, MS, and General Flu and Cold Information
Types of MS
Multiple sclerosis has been grouped into several main types. These include:
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