Source Medical News Today: A drug that treats relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis – a form of multiple sclerosis that accounts for around 85 percent of people with the condition – has been revealed to reverse some of the damage caused by the disease. This revelation may have implications for future therapeutic strategies for people with the… Read more »
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DMTs can reverse MS symptoms for some people
Source MS Society: Disease modifying treatments (DMTs) may be able to reverse the symptoms caused by MS for some people with relapsing MS. This is according to new research published in the Journal of Neurology. Read on.
Oxford Branch Newsletter MS Society
MS newsletter Oct-Dec 2016
Needed for Raffle this Friday!
I need tin’s of biscuits and chocolates for the raffle this Friday. I have enough wine – thank you so much to everyone who has donated them. (I currently only have 1 box of chocolates and 1 box of sweets). Many thanks Sue Doran
Autumn news – Age UK Oxfordshire
View this email in your browser Dear Readers, There is quite a bit of news to let you know about in this issue. We have been acting on requests to set up particular classes and as a result have lots of new sessions for you! First up, in case you missed the Head of Generation… Read more »
She did it!
Congratulations Jodie Evans, an MS member here, who completed the Brackley novice triathlon, 200m swim, 10k bike and 3k run very well done, what a fantastic achievement! Total raised to date £761
Next Friday is quiz night!
Next Friday is quiz night, if you would like to come but can’t get a team together let me know as I am putting people together to make Centre teams…… Thank you to those that have kindly donated a raffle prize, more needed please and don’t forget to buy raffle tickets. Prizes include: – back… Read more »
100 club winners for September
100 club winners: 1st prize: Nandi 2nd prize: Richard 3rd prize: Angie
Need help completing your PIP Form?
Communicare can help with advice, information and support.: “We can offer assistance with all matters benefits related. We are able to complete benefit checks for you to assess what benefits you are entitled to and what level of payment you can expect. We can assist you with benefit claims, both on-line applications and paper applications. We… Read more »
Antioxidant Lipoic Acid Appears to Slow SPMS Patients’ Neurodegeneration
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: A pilot study exploring the antioxidant lipoic acid in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) demonstrated that treatment for two years reduced the speed of brain tissue loss and improved the patients’ walking speed. Read on.
