The Motivator: Summer 2007

Cover Story

MS Research Update

By Susan Wells Courtney
Research findings from two large medical conferences are summarized, highlighting 20 approved and experimental drugs for MS.

Feature Articles

Resource Detectives Program

By Peter Damiri
MSAA program recruits volunteer "detectives" to help create a national database.

Departments

Up Front

By Douglas G. Franklin
MSAA President and CEO Doug Franklin talks about MSAA's Resource Detectives Program, the MS Coalition, and medical conferences.

Board Member Profile: Robert Reichenbach

By Amanda Bednar

Ask the Doctor

By Jack Burks, MD
MSAA's chief medical officer answers questions sent in by readers.

Program Notes

By Amanda Bednar
Among other news, MSAA launches its MSi informational video program series.

Thoughts about Giving

By Bruce Makous
MSAA's new Vice President for Development Bruce Makous gives his greetings; President's Circle is launched; and readers establish an MSAA gift annuity.

Symptom Awareness

By Shelley Peterman-Schwarz
A first-hand description of heat sensitivity is given, along with strategies for staying cool.

Health and Wellness

By Christine Norris
An introduction to MS terminology, symptoms, and trials is provided.

Stories to Inspire

By Judy Heath
A reader of The Motivator talks about her hot-air balloon adventure.

Spread the Word

Three informative books from MSAA's Lending Library are outlined.