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).
- 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
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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
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