Posts By: Karen Jones

Bladder care is self care

The MS team at the Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry puts together the MS Blog. They have regular posts looking at the latest MS research and, most importantly, putting the information in understandable English! This week they have looked at some of the bladder problems that many people with MS experience…. Read more »

Cancellation of oxygen appointments

Whilst I appreciate people can be unwell, we have had a large increase in cancelled appointments on the day/day before.  Whilst people generally pay a donation which is lovely, members need to think about our lovely volunteers that give up their own time to come and run the oxygen sessions. With restricted oxygen places due… Read more »

MACHINE LEARNING IDENTIFIES NEW SUBTYPES OF MS FROM MRI SCANS

Source MS Trust: Researchers wanted to find out if there are hidden patterns in MRI brainscans taken over time that would better identify biological differences in MS activity anddetect progression earlier.The study in briefMS is divided into four subtypes: clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing remitting,primary and secondary progressive MS and are used to guide the timing… Read more »

100 club winners for May

100 club winners for May:1st Prize: David Whipp 2nd Prize: Shirley Ray 3rd Prize: Joel Baldwinwinning a share of: £82.50 Please ask Sue/Reception for details, only £5 a month.

Reminder – AGM Thursday 10th June

Due to the unusual circumstances again this year and social distance measures the AGM will take place via a zoom* meeting on: Thursday 10th June, 2.30pm The code is 718 389 8662 Password: OMSTC (uppercase) *If you need to know how to access Zoom, contact Sue in September, if you do not have a speaker… Read more »

You shop. Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire gets money. For free.

Just start your online shopping journey at easyfundraising, then shop as normal with any of our 4,200 retail partners. Once you make a purchase, our retailer partners will make a small donation to your chosen cause to say ‘thank you’. Use this referral link to start shopping and we will receive £5!https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/omstc/?invite=22UNQQ&referral-campaign=c2s?ecro94=admin

Machine learning identifies new subtypes of MS from MRI scans

The study in brief MS is divided into four subtypes: clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing remitting, primary and secondary progressive MS and are used to guide the timing and choice of treatments. However, these subtypes are based on observed symptoms, such as relapses and disability which can be difficult to measure and may not reflect the… Read more »

Spare plants needed for the Centre

If anyone has any spare plants for potting into a tub for the centre please let me know? We have a square planter by the ramp, it’s a bit tatty but with some nice summer flowers in it, it might brighten the front up a bit. Many thanks Sue

Updated procedures for ALL therapies

Procedures for ALL therapies commencing 17th May 2021  Arrive at the centre and ring the doorbell by the front door, DO NOT ENTER the building. If someone else is waiting, wait at the bottom of the ramp until the walkway is clear AND KEEP A 2 METRE DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES  Someone will… Read more »