Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurological condition. “Demyelinating” means the loss of the protective sheath around nerves in your central nervous system. It can cause many ...

Heat sensitivity makes July 4 columnist Leigh Anne Nelson's least favorite holiday. This year, she'll be listening to her ...

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the 25-foot timed walking test is part of the multiple sclerosis functional composite (MSFC), an assessment in three parts that healthcare ...

The name multiple sclerosis refers to scars (scleroses—better known as plaques or lesions) particularly in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord, which is mainly composed of myelin.

Throughout the course of multiple sclerosis, ... a 20% increase in the score on the timed 25-foot walk 18 that was sustained for at least 3 months; confirmed lessening of disability ...