Multiple sclerosis - resources

Resources - multiple sclerosis

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The following organizations provide information on multiple sclerosis :

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation -- www.msfocus.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/multiple_sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society -- www.nationalmssociety.org

Muscular atrophy - illustration

Muscular atrophy is the decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue. Muscles that lose their nerve supply can atrophy and simply waste away.

Muscular atrophy

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Muscular atrophy - illustration

Muscular atrophy is the decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue. Muscles that lose their nerve supply can atrophy and simply waste away.

Muscular atrophy

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Review Date: 11/12/2016

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