Russell Brain's Review of Ms (Clinical Report‪)‬

Introduction The annals of history are fickle when recognizing contributions. Great discoverers may be applauded when alive, but quickly forgotten once dead. Minor figures may have lasting fame if their name is attached to some sign or syndrome. Those who discover things first may be ignored while we forever remember the one who makes the discovery public. As an example, there are at least thirteen who knew and described multiple sclerosis (MS) prior to Jean-Martin Charcot, with whom the disease has been forever associated. (1)