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Multiple Sclerosis
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes a leaflet called Multiple Sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
The largest national voluntary organisation providing support to people with MS and their families.
MS Trust
A UK charity with a positive approach to MS; funding research; providing information and establishing a national network of MS nurses for people who have MS now.
Action MS
The Multiple Sclerosis Action Group in Northern Ireland was formed by a small group of people with MS, families and friends who decided to do something to fight multiple sclerosis. Information and support services are offered.
Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre
Information and support for people with MS and their families and friends.
Multiple Sclerosis (World of)
A non-governmental, non-profit making voluntary health agency and umbrella organisation for the 36 established national MS member societies throughout the world.
Multiple sclerosis - natalizumab
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Multiple sclerosis - natalizumab.
Current Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Medicine Guide for Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Conditions
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
MS Research
Charity dedicated to research and extending knowledge about MS with theaim of providing better treatment and hastening a cure.
MSActivesource.co.uk
"Positive living with MS." - website full of useful information about MS and living with MS.
British Brain and Spine Foundation
Have very good information booklets which you can download, including one called 'Multiple Sclerosis'
MSRC (Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre)
Site includes information, factsheets and fundraising news.
MS First
Furthering information, research,support and training by putting MS first. It seeks a future in which MS can betreated more effectively through a better understanding of the disease
Jooly's Joint
Free global support network for people with MS, run by British women with MS. 10,000 members. Webpals, support boards, email groups, live chat, short stories, copettions and much more.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Multiple SclerosisPatient Support related to this topic (^ top of page)
Action MS Northern Ireland
British Trust for the Myelin Project
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Multiple Sclerosis Society Northern Ireland
Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres (Scotland)
Multiple Sclerosis TrustMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Drug Management of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)UK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on Multiple SclerosisRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
Personal NHS budgets considered
MS drug keeps people on the move
Stem cells 'halt nerve disease'
MS woman seeks clarity on law over helping suicides
Will my husband face jail for helping me die? MS sufferer wins latest fight for answer
Promising trials for new MS pill
New pill for MS tested
Caffeine 'could help prevent MS'
Coffee and multiple sclerosis
MS guidelines 'are being missed'
A Scot with MS
MS quiz
JK Rowling hits out at MS fundingPoems and stories related to this topic (^ top of page)
Stories to Read in the Waiting Room ...Other - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
Medical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Bathroom Aids
Bedroom Aids
Daily Living Aids
Kitchen Aids
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Coping with Multiple Scelrosis
Managing Your Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (Learning to Live with)
Multiple Sclerosis (Managing Your)
Multiple Sclerosis: Answers At Your Fingertips
Multiple Sclerosis: The First Year
Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need
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