Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (Book; Web resource) The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) links the activities of national multiple sclerosis (MS) societies around the world. MSIF seeks to work in worldwide partnerships with member societies and the international research community to eliminate MS and to speak out globally on behalf of those affected by MS. The main sections of the MSIF website are: • Global MS Network – information on MS societies worldwide • MS the Disease • Symptoms and Treatments • People with MS – find out more about others with MS, read or submit personal stories or join an online community • Research • Publications • News & Press The Publications section contains a list of MSIF publications with links to downloads and online versions where available. Featured in this section are a downloadable HTML version of the book Multiple Sclerosis: The Guide to Treatment and Management, by Chris Polman and others. The book is also available in hard copy from bookstores. You can also download issues of MS in Focus, a free magazine in English, Spanish and German. MSIF ‘how to’ publications are also available. The full website is available in English and many sections are available in other languages: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. The site contains a glossary, a site map and a search feature. The technical development and maintenance of this website is funded by Schering AG, a pharmaceutical company. Web Address:  http://www.msif.org Version française :  Cliquez ici pour voir la description en français Purpose:  Consumer information/support; Health information; Practitioner information; Research Information Source:  Community-based organization Geographic Origin:  International Language of Resource:  Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish Last Reviewed by Women's Health Matters:  January 13, 2007