Specific References:
- Multiple Sclerosis was written,
compiled and edited by Shawl Lobree, BSE, Leroy Roberts, MD (neuroradiology), Clyde
Brooks, MD (internal medicine), and John Khoury, RT (magnetic resonance specialist).
- Imaginis would like to acknowledge
the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies (IFMSS) and the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Many of the statistics furnished in this document
are available from the IFMSS (http://www.ifmss.org.uk)
and the NMSS (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/)
Web sites.
- Clinical images are courtesy of Siemens
Medical Solutions, Inc. and Siemens AG, Medical Engineering Group.
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Resources on Multiple Sclerosis:
Avonex: Biogen, Inc. maintains a
Web site that details the use, benefits and risks of the multiple sclerosis treatment
Avonex. The site also has a detailed section with information on multiple sclerosis and
question and answer section about Avonex and MS. http://www.avonex.com
The Edgar Cayce Way of Overcoming
Multiple Sclerosis: Vibratory Medicine (1999) by Dudley Delany, RN, MA, DC focuses on
an alternative treatment for multiple sclerosis developed by Dr. Edgar Cayce. The therapy
involves massage, a balanced diet, and a very mild form of electrotherapy (vibratory
medicine) that helps correct gold deficiency in the body. This book contains many
recommendations that may be helpful for anyone who suffers from multiple sclerosis. Click here
for ordering and pricing information.
The Jimmy Heuga Center is a
nonprofit scientific research organization "Reanimating the Physically
Challenged". The Jimmy Heuga Center was founded in 1984 near Vail, Colorado by
Olympic Medalist and Alpine Skier Jimmy Heuga, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
(MS) in 1970. At the Center, people and families living with MS learn how to minimize the
impact of the disease through exercise and lifestyle changes. The Jimmy Heuga Center may
be visited online at www.heuga.org, or
they may be reached by calling toll free 1.800.367.3101, or via e-mail at center@heuga.org
- 24 hour chat (both moderated and non-
moderated);
- MS discussion forums
- A bi-monthly newsletter in audio and text
- MS FAQs list, regularly updated
- Links to other MS websites
MSActiveSource (http://www.msactivesource.com)
is maintained by Biogen, Inc. and provides
consumer and professional information on multiple sclerosis, including recent news articles
and published studies. In addition to the MS resource center, the site provides an MS
library, glossary of terms, clinical trial information, and experience exchange. A personal
calendar helps patients keep track of doctor's appointments, exercise regimens and so forth.
The Multiple Sclerosis
Association of America is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people coping
with multiple sclerosis -- patients, their families, and friends. MSAA offers a varied
assortment of patient care services while conducting groundbreaking symptom management
research and wide-ranging informational campaigns that expand and encourage public
awareness of MS and support for the day-to-day concerns of those dealing with it. http://www.msaa.com/
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
(MSF) was founded in 1986 as a national MS support organization that focuses on both
complementary and conventional health care options to address the varied symptoms
associated with this lifelong neurological disorder. http://www.msfacts.org
The National Multiple Sclerosis
Society - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's homepage is the premiere source
for multiple sclerosis information, news and what you want to know about MS. http://www.nationalmssociety.org. In the U.S., the NMSS
may be reached by calling toll free, 1.800.344.4867.
The World of Multiple Sclerosis -
The International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies maintains a detail Web site on
multiple sclerosis with content available in several international languages including
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and others. http://www.ifmss.org.uk
Updated: September 18, 2007
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