While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, we know that it affects children, some as young as two years old. The impact is felt by family, friends and by   more »

In multiple sclerosis (MS), the myelin that surrounds the axons of nerve cells is attacked by the body’s own T cells, resulting in slowed and disrupted    more »

Since 2001, the Sylvia Lawry Centre for MS Research has been building the world’s largest database of patient information – from 20,000+ patients and 81,000+ patient years. This comprises virtually    more »

The Clinic maintains a voluntary, confidential registry of all patients for the purpose of collecting data for epidemiological studies and other research projects. As well, the Clinic is involved with the National Genetic Study. Persons with a family history of Multiple Sclerosis, or who are interested   more »

History of MS Milestones in the search for a cure Strychnine and laxatives, antibiotics and vitamins, X-rays, and steroids for the suppression of damaging immune reactions: Since Jean-Martin Charcot described MS for the first time as an   more »

The recent Consensus Statement of the Canadian MS Clinics Network recommended that all eligible patients be treated as early as possible in the course of their disease. Emphasis on the    more »

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the cells of the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause various symptoms, including depression, pain, and impaired mobility. Although it is clear that MS is caused by    more »

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced findings from a Canadian study that shows the risk of MS may be influenced by place of residence during childhood rather than   more »