Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
by Holland, Nancy J.; Murray, T. Jock; Reingold, Stephen C.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-01-01
Publisher(s): Demos Health
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Summary
Designed specifically for those newly diagnosed with MS, as well as family members and friends, this bestselling educational resource offers skilled, up-to-date information about living successfully with this life-altering disease.
Author Biography
Drs. Nancy J. Holland and Stephen C. Reingold are Vice Presidents of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for Clinical Programs and Research Programs, respectively. Dr. Murray is the head of the MS Clinic at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Together they bring a wealth of experience in working with the special needs of people with a new diagnosis of MS
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| What Is Multiple Sclerosis and How Is It Diagnosed? | p. 1 |
| What Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis? | p. 11 |
| What Treatment Is Available? | p. 19 |
| Practical Guidelines | p. 43 |
| Coping with Multiple Sclerosis | p. 55 |
| Employment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis | p. 69 |
| Research in Multiple Sclerosis: The Search for Answers | p. 76 |
| Searching for Treatments: The "Ins" and "Outs" of Clinical Trials | p. 88 |
| How Your Multiple Sclerosis Society Can Help | p. 98 |
| Glossary | p. 108 |
| Additional Readings | p. 124 |
| Resources | p. 129 |
| Index | p. 135 |
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