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• Speaking of Sex
  Myths and misconceptions about sexuality abound in our culture, especially concerning disability. A look at reality shows that neuromuscular disease imposes relatively few physical barriers to doing what comes naturally. * This article received a 1998 EDI (Equality, Dignity, Independence) Award from the National Easter Seals Society.
  
  
• Autoimmune Diseases: The Body at War With Itself
  The immune system is normally our front-line defense against infection. But when the immune system mistakenly sees healthy cells as the enemy, serious diseases result.
  
  
• MDA--A Personal Perspective
  Dr. Robert H. Brown Jr., a leading MDA clinician and researcher, tells how the Association enhances his ability to help people with neuromuscular diseases.
  
  
• Managing Managed Care
  The cost containment focus of today's health-care system is a poor prescription for people with progressive diseases.
  
  
• Life Without a Smile
  How serious are the social and psychological effects of facial weakness? Two people with FSH muscular dystrophy tell how they cope.
  
  
• Research Updates