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World MS Day
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What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to problems with muscle movement, balance and vision.
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Multiple Sclerosis History
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder which affects the brain and spinal cord. Records indicate that the condition has affected humans for hundreds of years.
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Multiple Sclerosis Research
A wide range of clinical trials have been conducted with the aim of improving our understanding of MS and developing a cure.
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At-Home Physiotherapy Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise and physiotherapy can play a positive role in rehabilitation and improving the quality of life of patients with MS.
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Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
PThere is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Treatment aims at delaying disease progression and preventing symptom relapse.
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Body Cooling For Wheelchair Comfort
People with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) are unable to sweat because their body can no longer communicate with their brain. Corien Staels discusses a wheelchair which negates this problem, as it contains a cooling backrest.
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Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be difficult to diagnose when a person has had just one “attack” of what appears to be MS symptoms. Other conditions share MS symptoms and a physician will need to rule those out first.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Women’s Health
Women with MS face several gender-specific complications as the condition affects hormones, menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.
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Multiple Sclerosis in Children
According to the latest estimates, around 9000 children in the United States have MS, and some studies report that 2-5% of MS patients start experiencing symptoms before age 18.
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