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The disease symptoms and treatments

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disorder among young adults and often results in a handicap. It is an auto-immune disease in which the body attacks its own tissues. The immune attack in MS targets the central nervous system. The lesions are well-localised and are called “plaques”.

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30.05.24

20KM 2024 - Goal Reached!

You raised more than 7.5 months' worth of funds for multiple sclerosis research!

Here are a few photos of the event, made all the more special by your presence.

From all the researchers: Thank you!

All participants join us in paying tribute to our volunteers: Diane, Louise, Véronique, Tykhon, Joachim, Charles-Henry and Professor Christian Sindic.

Finally, we dedicate this edition to Isabelle Bloem, who, for reasons beyond her control was unable to join this event but whose every aspect bears her imprint.

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17.10.23

Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy

A few decades ago, pregnancy was not recommended for women suffering from MS. This is no longer the case. 

Giving birth to one or more children while suffering from MS has no negative consequences on the course of the disease, and on the contrary could have a positive effect on it...

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Twice a year, the Charcot Foundation publishes a Bulletin which wants to be the objective reflection of research and last acquisitions in Multiple sclerosis as well in the field of our knowledge of the disease as of the new treatments under study

APRIL 2024