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What is MS?

A detailed view of MS-related damage in the central nervous system that results in the varied and unpredictable symptoms of the disease.

  1. A Diagnosis of Probable MS (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about a diagnosis of probable multiple sclerosis.

  2. Antioxidants and MS (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's questions about antioxidants and if they are recommended for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

  3. Comprehensive Care and MS (video)

    Learn the importance of a comprehensive approach in managing MS and how to form a comprehensive care team.

  4. Coping with a Diagnosis of MS (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how to cope with the disease.

  5. Geography and MS (video)

    MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about geography and the risks associated with multiple sclerosis.

  6. Getting a Second Opinion (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about getting a second opinion on a non-diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

  7. Ibuprofen and Multiple Sclerosis (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about taking ibuprofen or anti-inflammatory pills for people with MS.

  8. Importance of Minorities in MS (video)

    MS affects African Americans and Hispanics in different ways compared with other ethnic groups. Symptoms may differ, the disease may progress faster, and treatments may have different effects. African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos are underrepresented in research studies. That makes it difficult to tell which treatments are best for them, or how to reduce the risk of MS in these groups.

  9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (video)

    This video features George Kraft, MD, who discusses MRI's and multiple sclerosis. Topics: What we learn from an MRI; How does an MRI work?; How frequently should someone with MS receive an MRI?; Combatting MRI anxiety

  10. MS and African-Americans: Diagnosis and Clinical Course (video)

    This video features a discussion with Mary Hughes, MD, and Walter Royal, MD, who talk about diagnosis and clinical courses for African-Americans with multiple sclerosis.

  11. Relapse or Pseudo-Relapse in MS (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about relapses and pseudo-relapses in multiple sclerosis

  12. Tests for Diagnosing MS (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about tests for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

  13. White Spots on MRI in MS (video)

    MS Learn Online is the National MS Society's online educational webcast series. This video features Mary Hughes, MD, who answers a viewer's question about white spots on her MRI.

  14. Why Does Someone Get MS? (video)

    Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about why someone gets multiple sclerosis.

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