Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Melissa Stauffer, PhD
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Two-and-a-half million people world-wide and 400,000 Americans suffer from multiple sclerosis, an as yet incurable chronic disease.
Who gets MS? What are its symptoms? What are its effects on the bodies and minds of people afflicted? How does one plan for the future after a diagnosis? From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS and to their families and friends.
Chapters cover the following topics:
- Genetic, demographic, and geographic factors associated with MS
- Basic biology of MS, with descriptions of both the central nervous system and the immune system
- Characteristic symptoms of MS
- Diagnostic criteria and different types of MS
- Treatments, over-the-counter medications, and alternative medicines
- Lifestyle adjustments and coping strategies along with advice on long-term health insurance and financial planning
- Current and ongoing MS research
Dr. Melissa Stauffer, formerly a biochemist at Vanderbilt University, is now a freelance science writer and editor and owner of the communications company, Scientific Editing Solutions.
136 pages
