Multiple sclerosis: Etiology, incidence and prevalence.

The article examines the medical, psychological, and social aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the most common neurological disorders in the Western hemisphere. It presents current information concerning the symptomology, diagnosis, course, progression, and treatment of the illness.

Job placement interventions for people with multiple sclerosis.

The article describes model job placement programs for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The primary thesis is that both selective placement and job-seeking skills training are needed to increase labor force participation in the American MS community. Specifically, the authors examine (a) MS Back-to-Work: Operation Job Match, (b) the Job Raising Program, (c) the Return-to-Work program, and (d) the Career Possibilities Project.