Leading Neurologist Opens Missouri Baptist Medical Center's First...( ST. LOUIS Aug. 22 /- Barry Singer...),Health

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Barry Singer, M.D., leading neurologist and adjunct assistant professor of clinical neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, will open The MS Center for Innovations in Care on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center on August 18th.

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Multiple Sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another.

"Dr. Singer's new MS Center will bring innovations in treating this disease as well as cutting-edge care for MS patients in region," said Joan Magruder, president, Missouri Baptist Medical Center. "As a principal investigator, Dr. Singer has been involved in major clinical trials for multiple sclerosis, including potential new treatments. He is a leader in bringing advancements in research and early treatment to individuals with MS, and we are thrilled to have him coming on-staff."

Concurrently with his move to Missouri Baptist, Dr. Singer has launched a new website, http://www.mslivingwell.org, where he offers information to empower patients so they can maximize their potential to live well with multiple sclerosis. "Learning more about MS, including treatment options, allows people living with MS to make better decisions that can affect them now and in the future," said Dr. Singer.

Dr. Singer, a native of St. Louis, is board-certified in neurology. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surg
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