Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York City. Patient education text on multiple sclerosis. Discusses the nature of MS its management. Offers guidelines for coping with the impact of the disorder on daily living. Softcover.

Nancy Holland is vice president of the Professional Resource Center and Clinical Programs Department at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing and a doctorate in higher and adult education. Dr. Holland is author/editor of more than 60 MS-related articles, books and chapters. She is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN).

T. Jock Murray, MD - Dr. Murray is Professor of Medical Humanities at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Director of the Dalhousie MS program. He has served as an officer in numerous Canadian and U.S. medical organizations. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Neilson Award from the Hannah Institute for the History of Medicine for contributions to medical history. He was awarded the Canada 125th Anniversary Medal and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Dr. Murray and his wife Janet have four children and five grandchildren. He has written more 200 medical books and articles.

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