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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease and there is little research on support networks for people with MS (PwMS). More specifically, most studies on online support groups focus on those who actively participate in the group, whereas the majority of those who utilise online support ...
This study describes support service utilization of persons with multiple sclerosis, identifies factors that best predict service use, and discusses implications of current service utilization for professional and policy practice. Random sample survey data were collected (N=580). Analyses using ANOVA, ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body attacks itself by mistake. MS is an unpredictable disease that affects people differently. Some people with MS may have only m...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic inflammatory, demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system in young adults. This disorder is a heterogeneous, multifactorial, immune-mediated disease that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. In most patien...
If you have Multiple Sclerosis, taking on this challenge means you’re making a decision that you no longer want MS to control your life. It is a lifestyle of fitness which includes exercise, nutrition and mindset in conquering this disease. With MS Fitness challenge you have the support you...
Objective: To analyse the relationship between the social support network (SSN) and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Methods: The sample comprised 150 consecutive MS patients attending our MS clinic. To assess the socio-demographic data, a specifically de...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes multiple patches (plaques) of demyelination affecting the white matter of the CNS with anatomical and temporal dissemination. The aetiology is still unknown although GPs will be asked about current theories. One is that the cause is a ‘slow virus’ to which the ...
Our incomplete understanding of the causes and pathways involved in the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) limits our ability to effectively treat this complex neurological disease. Recent studies explore the role of immune cells at differe
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive central nervous system disease characterized by immune-mediated demyelination and neuronal damage within the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Individuals with MS experience a constellation of symptoms and co-occurring conditions, including sensory...