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by Michelle Fabian MD (Author), Sylvia Klineova MD (Author)
If you (or somebody close to you) have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you likely have many questions and might feel like you are not getting the answers you need. Perhaps the answers are confusing or maybe you don't understand the technical language of your doctor. This is potentially a challenging time for you: MS symptoms can be confusing and you will likely need some guidance. The primary goal of this book is to help you understand what multiple sclerosis (MS) is, what causes it, what the potential associated problems are, and what to expect from medications used for treatment. This book is designed to offer you guidance in easily understandable language thus empowering you with knowledge for this journey.
Author Biography
Dr. Klineova is a practicing MS specialist and researcher at the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai (New York, NY). Dr. Klineova received her MD degree from P.J. Safarik University in Kosice, Slovakia and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She joined CGD Center for MS as a Fellow in 2012. In addition to her clinical responsibilities at the CGD Center for MS, she is also Principal Investigator for clinical trials performed at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai. Dr. Fabian joined the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS as a Fellow in 2009. She completed her neurology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Fabian received her MD degree from Case Western Reserve University. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is currently Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials performed at the CGD Center.
