In August of this year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a news release explaining the connection between chronic active lesions and more aggressive as well as disabling forms […]

What factors put children at risk for multiple sclerosis (MS)? While much remains to be determined, research has implicated factors including: 1. Exposure to smoking. A study involving 129 children […]

By Peter Damiri Vice President of Programs and Services Recognizing that “Knowledge is Power,” MSAA offers a wide array of information, educational programs, and outreach to help the MS community […]

By Erich Fasnacht, Vice President of Development When it comes time to write a check to an organization, a non-profit organization, don’t you just want the money to have a […]

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Disease Course, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Overall Wellness By Tom Garry, Medical Writer Edited by Susan Wells Courtney, MSAA Senior Writer Reviewed by Barry A. Hendin, MD, MSAA Chief Medical […]

By Dr. Barry A. Hendin MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Barry A. Hendin We welcome Dr. Barry Hendin as MSAA’s new chief medical officer! Dr. Hendin’s appointment follows the retirement […]

Selections from MSAA’s Lending Library Stumble to Rise: My Life Surviving and Thriving with MS by Gina Whitlock Fletcher Rise Up Publishing | MSAA Book #434 This book tells the […]