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MS is Often Not Severe

Comment: There is some good news about MS. For example, two-thirds of people who get MS do not have a severe case. But the truth of the matter is that there is still a tremendous amount that we do not know or understand about MS and there is much we need to learn to treat it more effectively, halt its progression entirely and someday, prevent it from happening in the first place.

Barbara K. Hecht,Ph.D.
Frederick Hecht, M.D.
Medical Editors, MedicineNet.com

The Terms

• Central nervous system (CNS)
• Myelin
• Autoimmune disease
• Autoimmune disease

The Disease Itself

• Multiple Sclerosis (main article on subject)
• Multiple Sclerosis Index

Unraveling the Mysteries of MS

MONDAY, March 19 (HealthDayNews) -- There are no clear or easy answers when it comes to multiple sclerosis.