My MS Manager App for Multiple Sclerosis
Topic: Disability Apps
Author: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Published: 2011/06/16 - Updated: 2023/10/03
Publication Type: Product Release / Update
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main Item - Related Topics
Synopsis: My MS Manager is a mobile phone application provided free of charge to those with multiple sclerosis or their care partner to use on iPhone iPad or iPod touch devices. Multiple Sclerosis is the most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. I am proud that MSAA is able to offer this innovative application to the MS community. My MS Manager provides a one-stop shop for an individual to not only monitor their MS, but also has the capability to include overall health information.
Introduction
My MS Manager is the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America's new mobile phone application, provided free of charge to individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) or their care partner to use on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Main Item
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, and various levels of impaired mobility. MS is not contagious or fatal.
This first-of-its-kind app for MS offers individuals a convenient and effective tool to manage the ever-changing course of the disease.
"I am proud that MSAA is able to offer this innovative application to the MS community. My MS Manager provides a one-stop shop for an individual to not only monitor their MS, but also has the capability to include overall health information," states MSAA President and CEO Douglas G. Franklin. "It is exciting for MSAA to be utilizing this new technology allowing us to help more people in more places."
My MS Manager allows an individual to input and store:
- Comprehensive medical records.
- Contact information of your healthcare team.
- Information about side effects and effective treatment strategies.
- Important details essential to staying one step ahead of your MS.
- Descriptions of MS flare-ups, tracking their duration, frequency, and intensity.
Michael Yuan, CEO of Ringful Health, is excited to be a part of this initiative to help the MS community.
"We are happy to support MSAA's efforts to educate and empower MS patients with tools that help them take more responsibility for their health and maintain continuous communication with physicians anytime and anywhere."
Attribution/Source(s):
This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, and published on 2011/06/16 (Edit Update: 2023/10/03), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America can be contacted at mymsaa.org. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.
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