Multiple Sclerosis Drug Doesn't Prevent Onset of Disability, Study Finds - New York Times

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[**Multiple Sclerosis Drug Doesn't Prevent Onset of **Disability**, Study Finds**][3]
**New York Times**
Interferon beta, the most commonly prescribed drug to treat M.S., helps reduce the development of brain lesions and limit the frequency of relapses.
[Multiple Sclerosis Drugs May Not Delay **Disability**][4]WebMD
[Biogen, Bayer Drugs Don't Slow MS Progress, Study Finds][5]Businessweek
[Drug Widely Used to Treat MS May Not Slow Progression][6]U.S. News & World Report
[Family Practice News Digital Network][7] -[Newswise (press release)][8] -[MedPage Today][9]
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