Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

A new edition of this definitive book on MS. MS affects 250,000-300,000 people in the U.S., with approximately 10,000 new cases each year. Because the average age at onset is 25-35, they must contend with the devastating effects of the disease for 20-50 years. This is a guide to learning about the disease, its potential impact on life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. This is a time of great excitement in research and rapid advances in clinical management, and most people who have multiple sclerosis will be able to lead full and productive lives. Chapters discuss * The nature of multiple sclerosis * The management of the disease * guidelines for dealing with the disease * services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society * list of resources

Dr. Nancy Holland and Dr. Stephen Reingold are Vice Presidents of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for client services and research, respectively. Dr. Holland is the co-author of Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical Practice.

Dr. Murray is the head of the MS Clinic at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the co-author of Multiple Sclerosis: The Guide to Treatment and Management.

Together they bring a wealth of experience in working with the special needs of people with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.