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How is Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. MS is usually diagnosed in patients between 20 and 40 years of age, more commonly in women than in men.

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3rd Annual MS PT Night & Wii Bowling Tournament at RNI

October is designated as Physical Therapy Month and to celebrate the physical therapists from the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Rowe Neurology Institute (RNI) wanted to give something back to an incredible group of patients.  On October, 11th 2012, RNI hosted the 3rd Annual Multiple Sclerosis,

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Do Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Work?

Dr. Rowe reacts to a recent study, which is reporting that the MS drugs widely used to reduce relapses or MS flare-ups, specifically interferon beta, do not slow progression toward disability. 

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MANRF Scientist Wins Grant to Study Key Protein

MidAmerica Neuroscience Research Foundation Scientist Believes Specific Protein Might Hold The Key

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