The Silent Epidemic: Confronting the Invisible Communication Crisis in Multiple Sclerosis

Authors

  • Hans Bogaardt Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

References

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Published

2025-12-23

How to Cite

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Bogaardt H. The Silent Epidemic: Confronting the Invisible Communication Crisis in Multiple Sclerosis. J Riphah Coll. Rehabili. sci. [Internet]. 2025Dec.23 [cited 2025Dec.27];13(4). Available from: https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2852

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Editorial