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In some cases, MS is highly hereditary; but not always. The sad fact is, very little is known about MS except for what will eventually happen to someone who has it (increasing disability and eventual death). Inheriting the illness is uncommon enough that some doctors still try to say it is not hereditary as if it were a proven fact. There is most definitely some genetic factor in some cases of MS, however. Henry (Gizmo) Williams, a famous athlete who used to play for the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL has lost more than 20 members of his family to MS. I am the first and so far only member of my family to be afflicted; so in my case there is no genetic influence. Instead of trying to find the cause of MS and prevent or treat it, researchers just concentrate on trying to find new drugs to slow the progression of the illness; which has been proving to be for the most part a futile endeavour.
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What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
multiple sclerosis
What has the author William A Sheremata written?
William A. Sheremata has written: '100 questions & answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis '100 questions and answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Multiple sclerosis, Popular works, Popular Works, Multiple Sclerosis
Is sclerosis and Multiple sclerosis the same?
no
Which autoimmune disease affects the nervous sytem?
Multiple Sclerosis
What system is involved with multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis affects the nervous system.
When was Multiple Sclerosis Trust created?
Multiple Sclerosis Trust was created in 1993.
When was Multiple Sclerosis Foundation created?
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation was created in 1986.
Which disorder is caused by insufficient immunological responses to pathogen?
Multiple sclerosis
What website will give me information about multiple sclerosis?
A number of sites provide information regarding multiple sclerosis. Try visiting http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188, http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/index.aspx and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001747/.
Which types of tissue are affected by Multiple sclerosis?
Connective Tissue http://www.articledoctor.com/diseases-multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-and-connective-tissue-disease-1243
