Sentences with phrase «multiple sclerosis strikes»

Multiple sclerosis strikes up to four times as many women as men.

In the case of type 1 diabetes, it destroys the insulin - producing cells in the pancreas, and in multiple sclerosis it strikes the central nervous system.

Not exact matches

Montel Williams and a few other high profile male celebs have been diagnosed with MS, but by and large, MS disproportionately strikes women, says Nancy L. Sicotte, M.D., the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

For example, their Saver's Bridge Short - Term Medical policy allows up to $ 2 million in lifetime benefits while the Critical Illness policy offers a lump sum benefit if you happen to be struck down by multiple sclerosis, cancer, paralysis, deafness, blindness, stroke, major organ transplant, coronary artery bypass (only a certain percentage of the value), or a heart attack.