Attention Reporters Covering MS Stories; Experts Available to Discuss Multiple Sclerosis.

NEW YORK -- Experts Available to Discuss Multiple Sclerosis:

Why:     Recently, there have been a number of developments in the
         area of multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, researchers
         agree that to effectively treat MS, three major treatment
         goals must be met:

    --   Preventing relapse

    --   Reducing brain lesion area and activity

    --   Delaying disability

         MS is a chronic, progressive condition of the central nervous
         system and is the most common neurological disease causing
         disability in young adults. The complexity and progressive
         nature of the MS disease pathway requires disease-modifying
         therapies that can prevent symptoms immediately while
         delaying long-term disability.

What:    Experts available to discuss MS, its impact on health and
         ability and treatment options:

    --   Sylvia Lucas, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Western MS
         Center, University of Washington, Seattle

Contact: For more information on MS or to set up an interview with
         the aforementioned physicians, please contact:
         Fiona Buraimoh at [phone] /
         [e-mail]
         or
         Elizabeth True at [phone] /
         [e-mail]