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Multiple Sclerosis

A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Third Edition View Latest Edition

Authors

Nancy Holland, EdD, RN

T. Jock Murray, MD

Stephen C. Reingold, PhD

Description

"The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) poses potential concerns related to all aspects of life and plans for the future. Family members and other loved ones are similarly concerned, and everyone involved struggles to make sense of life with this permanent intruder. One of the first responses is usually an active search for information about the disease itself and its potential long-term effects.

Chapters discuss the nature of MS, its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading suggestions make this the place to begin your education about MS.

With education and proper care, most people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will lead full and productive lives. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Third Edition is an essential resource for everything you need to know about MS, and includes new or updated sections on:

The most current medical treatments for the management of MS
Complementary and alternative medicine and MS
Financial and life planning
Children with MS
Updated diagnostic criteria

Contents

"Foreword; What is Multiple Sclerosis and How is it Diagnosed?; What is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?; What Treatment is Available?; Unconventional Therapies; Practical Guidelines for Living with Multiple Sclerosis; Coping with Multiple Sclerosis; Employment Issues; Financial and Life Planning; Research in Multiple Sclerosis: The Search for Answers; Searching for Treatments: The ""Ins and Outs"" of Clinical Trials; How Your Multiple Sclerosis Society Can Help; Glossary; Additional Readings; Resources; Index."

Authors

Nancy Joyce Holland, EdD, RN, MSCN, is retired from her role as vice president of Clinical Programs at the National MS Society in New York, where she served in various capacities since 1988, including as national director and later vice president of Chapter and Community Services and vice president of Client and Community Services.

Thomas John "Jock" Murray, MD, is an accomplished clinician, educator, and leader in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). He is professor emeritus of Medicine and Neurology and former Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, Canada. Dr. Murray was also founder and President of the Consortium of MS Centers, and has received numerous awards for his lifetime contributions to MS research and education.

Dr. Stephen C. Reingold, PhD, is vice president for research programs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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