Multiple sclerosis - resources
Resources - multiple sclerosisInformation
The following organizations provide information on multiple sclerosis:
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).
Read Article Now Book Mark Article- Multiple Sclerosis Association of America -- mymsaa.org
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation -- www.msfocus.org
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/multiple-sclerosis
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society -- www.nationalmssociety.org
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/multiplesclerosis.html
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: 11/12/2022
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.