The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to announce that James M. Anderson, Esquire, has been elected as the Chairman of their Board of Directors. Mr. Anderson is an attorney in Mississippi and the Managing Member of Anderson Crawley & Burke, pllc, a law firm headquartered in the Jackson, Mississippi area. He also maintains a second residence in Austin, Texas.
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Make a Splash with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America This Memorial Day
For the more than 400,000 Americans living with multiple sclerosis (MS), the support and resources available from organizations such as the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) are crucial to improving quality of life. Swim for MS – an ongoing national fundraiser – helps MSAA provide much-needed vital services and support for the MS community.
Read News ArticleMS Conversations Blog Named Top MS Blog of 2015 by Healthline.com
MSAA is pleased to announce that our MS Conversations blog has been named one of the best multiple sclerosis blogs in 2015 by Healthline.com. Healthline recently chose 25 blogs that offer not only resources and information, but also inspiration for the MS community.
Read News ArticleThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Publishes 2015 MS Research Update
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to offer the latest MS Research Update, available as both a printed and online publication at mymsaa.org. This vital resource provides new information on the research findings of the FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as the latest study results on many experimental treatments currently under investigation. Directions for future research are also presented.
Read News ArticleThe Motivator: Winter/Spring 2015
MSAA’s 48-plus page magazine highlights and explains many vital issues of importance to our readers affected by MS.
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Download the PDF of MSAA’s Publication.
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View the Digital Version of MSAA’s Publication.
Read News ArticleCover Story: Cognitive Issues with Multiple Sclerosis: Research, Strategies and Support
Cognitive changes with multiple sclerosis (MS) are fairly common. Most studies state that approximately 50 percent of individuals with MS may have some type of cognitive dysfunction, although some estimates are as high as 60 or even 70 percent. Individuals with MS who experience cognitive issues may have trouble with functions such as attention, information-processing speed, executive functions (decision making), episodic memory, and visuospatial abilities.
Read News ArticleUp Front: MSAA’s New Home
Many of us have been hit hard this winter with particularly cold weather and lots of snow – including Boston at 103-plus inches – but as they say in the literature, “hope springs eternal.” With this spring season upon us, we are all looking forward to longer days of sunlight and milder weather… along with other annual activities… such as spring cleaning! For MSAA, spring cleaning has taken on new meaning, as our headquarters is moving to a new location here in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Read News ArticleAsk the Doctor: Stem-Cell Therapy?
Q: I was diagnosed with RRMS in August 2011. My baseline has been good and my neurologist said I would benefit from stem-cell therapy, but my internal medicine doctor said I don’t need it. Why would my internal medicine doctor not want to help me achieve my goal of returning to normal health?
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