Congratulations to Dr. Armistead D. Williams III, who has been named a 2019 Top Doctor in the field of Neurology for the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly!

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For people with multiple sclerosis, weakness is a common symptom. The terms “weakness,” as well as “strength,” are sometimes miscommunicated when determining physical wellness goals. Weakness can be due to many factors other than a true decrease in muscle strength. Weakness in MS often suggests difficulty in moving, which can be caused by fatigue, overheating, poor...

The IMSMP will be closed for the holiday beginning on Monday, December 31st and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd at 9:00 AM.  A neurologist is on-call and may be reached at (212) 265-8070 for any MS related emergencies.

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year! 

Coffee has been shown to be neuroprotective in multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, three of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Most studies on the beneficial effects of coffee focus primarily on caffeine, however, coffee also contains many additional molecules with neuroprotective properties. Caffeine benefits the brain’s ability to...