American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology launches the first Multiple

Sclerosis Unit in the UAE

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American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology launches the first Multiple

Sclerosis Unit in the UAE

October 2016, Abu Dhabi Joining the ﬁght against Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the

American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology (ACPN) announced yesterday the

launch of the ﬁrst MS Unit in UAE. Held at Beach Rotana – Abu Dhabi, the launch

along with a seminar was attended by over 160 high proﬁle doctors and medical

experts.

The incurable disease of the central nervous system affects the brain, spinal

cord and optic nerves; typically in early adulthood, often leading to long-term

disability. Early MS symptoms include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred

vision. Other signs are muscle stiffness, thinking problems, and urinary

problems. Effective treatment can relieve MS symptoms and delay disease

progression.

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