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MEDICAL UPDATES

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New York, February 25, 2001 -- Sylvia Lawry, who single-handedly launched an international war on multiple sclerosis, founding both the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United States and the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation abroad, and who profoundly influenced research, disease management, and public policy concerning this complex neurological disease, died February 24, 2001, in New York City.

January 01, 2001- By AL GUART - Warning: Browsing the Internet for medical information could be hazardous to your health - and possibly fatal.

December 13, 2000 - Chlamydia pneumoniae , one of several infectious agents suggested to cause multiple sclerosis, was not present in a sample of patients with the disease, a new study revealed.

December 13, 2000 - A group of 60 advocacy and patient support organizations has launched "The Brain Matters," a new Web site on neurological disorders to "assist millions of people with stories of hope and a central source for help." Organized by the American Academy of Neurology's Education and Research Foundation, the site can now be accessed at www.thebrainmatters.