March 11, 1946 On March 11, 1946, Ms. Lawry, a young woman without a scientific background, gathered 20 of the nation's most prominent research scientists and medical experts and founded what would become the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is a voluntary, non-profit, health organization dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS by advancing the cure, prevention and treatment of multiple sclerosis and by improving the lives of affected individuals.

The National MS Society's vision is: A World Free of MS. The Society's mission is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.

National MS Society online communities provide people affected by multiple sclerosis the support, information and connections they need - when they need them.

Sylvia Lawry Sylvia Lawry, who single-handedly launched an international war on multiple sclerosis, founding both the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United States and the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation abroad, and who profoundly influenced research, disease management, and public policy concerning this ...

1953 - The MS Society is born In 1953, our founders Richard and Mary Cave are frustrated at the lack of treatments and support available for Mary's MS. So they decide to do something about it. They set up their first meeting in West London, a small number of people attend and the MS Society is born.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement We welcome and value diverse perspectives. We actively seek out and embrace differences. We want everyone to feel respected and be empowered to bring their whole selves to ensure we make the best decisions to achieve our mission.

The IMSRN will be the first Indian nationwide database of MS and allied demyelinating disorders and the first dedicated expert research network focusing on these disorders funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) New Delhi.

The nursing care planning goals for patients with multiple sclerosis include managing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and spasticity, promoting physical mobility and independence, preventing complications such as falls and infections, and providing emotional support and education on self-care and disease management.

Treatment and care They depend on the stage of the disease and symptoms. The goals of MS treatment are to reduce the frequency and severity of relapses, slow disease progression, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life.

The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an immune mediated disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS , this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

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