MS in the News: Self Advocacy-Patient Stories-Plasma Exchange and more

If you are having trouble viewing this message, please Click Here     WEEK OF: November 24, 2011   For this Thanksgiving 'MS Views and News' would like to say thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters and friends  Daily we continue to provide information and education for thousands of people around the world.   We appreciate your continued support and interest in our goals. Have a wonderful Holiday. Best Wishes from All at MS Views and  News  ===================================  This week's newsletter features a new  podcast, patient stories, stem cell news,  plasma exhange, Vitamin D warning, Blog  Talk radio updates and so much more   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MS Views and News is DEDICATED to the Global Collection & Distribution of Multiple Sclerosis Information  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~      EVER have the need to  Contact your MS  Pharmaceutical company and cannot remember where you stored the phone number?    No need to worry. 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MS Treatments: Understanding Your Options AND Dise...   Know the signs and symptoms your doctor will look ... Vitamin D warning: Too much can harm your heart   ..................................................................................................... MSVN News:   New on our website ( www.msviewsandnews.org ), see informational scrolling banners for: Neuroscience Ctrs, Infinity Clinical Research, YOUR Words 4 MS, MS Ctr of Vero Beach/ Geodyssey Research and Synergy Health on CCSVI.   These banner sponsors can also be found on our blog (http://wwwmsviewsandrelatednews.blogspot.com/) along with many other banners and videos.   For our December show on Blog Talk Radio, Deanna and Stuart will be taking calls from all affected by Multiple Sclerosis. We hope to hear from patients and caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anybody else with interest in Multiple Sclerosis OR whom just want to talk about the weather, sports or the coming holidays. See additional information found below.   In December we will be hosting three educational programs in the following locations: Davie on 12/6; Estero on 12/10 and in Melbourne on 12/17.   Already MS educational programs are scheduled for January and February and more will follow. We hope to soon have a program that will benefit the entire family of an MS patient. Keep in contact with us to learn more.    The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming. 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