MS in the News: Myelin, Keeping Cool, Stem Cell News and much more,

If you are having trouble viewing this message, please Click Here     WEEK OF: August 4, 2011    THIS e-Newsletter is now being received in (88) Countries  In This Week's issue: NEW information on Stem Cell therapy, Myelin News, Keeping Cool, Oral Medication updates, Breastfeeding, Cruising with the MSF, Patient Resources, and more   * Click on the titles of the links that you want to read and * Visit our website to learn from the information we provide.  ~~~~~~~~~~    Scroll through e-Newsletter. 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MS ADVOCACY 101 – How to Get Workplace Accomodations.. Stay Cool: Reach Out for Air-Conditioning Help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advocate for Help With Your Medicine    -- MAJOR GLOBAL CLINICAL TRIAL: Scientists in the UK. -Stem Cell News Biogen Idec Strengthens MS ActiveSource(R) for BIONESS INC. 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