A doctor's powerful and deeply human memoir about the mysteries of the
brain and his 40-year quest to find a treatment for multiple
sclerosis.
Stephen L. Hauser is an acclaimed physician and neuroimmunologist who
has spent his career performing cutting-edge research on multiple
sclerosis (MS), a devastating brain disease that affects millions of
people worldwide. His work has revolutionized our understanding of the
genetics, immunology and treatment of MS, and led to the development of
B cell therapies--the most effective therapy for all forms of MS and the
only therapy currently in place for progressive MS patients.
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The Face Laughs While The Brain Cries* is a riveting memoir that follows
Dr. Hauser from his unorthodox upbringing among the colorful cast of
characters responsible for his development into a tenacious and
innovative researcher, to the life-changing medical breakthroughs he has
made against extremely long odds. Along the way, readers will learn the
incredible stories of many of his patients, whose bravery, strength, and
optimism in the face of a debilitating illness were instrumental to the
progress that has been made in the fight against MS. This heartwarming
book, written in accessible prose and related with equal measures of
humor, empathy, and excitement, is sure to inspire.
