How have scientists approached the study of MS in more modern times?

Louis Rosner

Neurology

The focus of much multiple sclerosis (MS) research has been in the area of epidemiology - the study of diseases in terms of their geographic and ethnic occurrence, with analysis of all factors including environment and heredity. The epidemiology of MS is nothing less than intriguing.

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Multiple Sclerosis

Too often, multiple sclerosis is thought of only as "the crippler of young adults." But in fact, 75 percent of all people with MS will never need a wheelchair. In Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Louis J....

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Louis Rosner

Because epidemiology studies show varying multiple sclerosis (MS) incidence in different geographica...

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

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Multiple Sclerosis Research & Innovations

Diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) is changing. The National American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARSCOM) Registry is a database of over 34,000 people with MS who provide detailed information about the progression of their disease along with treatment regimens they follow. The registry helps doctors and researchers to learn more about the disease, allowing them to provide better care for MS patients. Innovations in research and treatment are helping patients with multiple sclerosis lead more active, fulfilling lives.

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