Book DescriptionPraise for the first edition: "Well-conceived and written volume Great sensitivity to the realities of dealing with MS and gives straightforward information about outcomes and expectations" -- Science Books and Films Multiple sclerosis strikes one in a thousand North Americans, usually in early adulthood, just овитх as they are building careers and starting families Because the disease involves the central nervous system, the effects are wide-ranging and difficult to predict Multiple Sclerosis is a fact-filled comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations This updated edition features new drugs and therapies Topics include: - What MS is, and who suffers from it - How MS is diagnosed as possible, probable or definite - Why the disease affects different people in different ways - Differences between relapsing-remitting MS and progressive MS - Adapting homes, careers and lifestyles to cope with the disease - Treatments currently available Combining current and authoritative medical advice and practical hands-on tips, Multiple Sclerosis is an invaluable guide for anyone affected by this complex disease.  Потешное2005 г 155 стр ISBN 1552978893.