Source Labiotech.eu Biogen and AbbVie have been granted EU marketing authorization forZinbryta (daclizumab), to treat adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Relapse frequency per year was shown to be reduced by up to 45% against other treatments, and 54% against placebo. Read on.
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Siponimod Effective in Reducing Disease Activity in Relapsing=-Remitting MS
Source Neurology Advisor: Results from the 24-month extension of the phase 2 BOLD study demonstrated no new safety concerns and low disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) treated with siponimod. Read on.
Could the gut microbiome be a new therapeutic target for multiple sclerosis?
Source EurekAlert: New Rochelle, NY, July 6, 2016–An increasing number of clinical studies are pointing to a link between the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS) and the composition of microbes in the human gut, sparking new research on the gut microbiome as a potential target for MS treatment and prevention. Read on
Rough Guide to Accessble Britain
Great days out have never been so accessible. The brand new sixth edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is now available to view for free via our online reader. It’s packed with over 200 inspiring ideas for fantastic worry-free days out with reviews, hints and tips on some of the UK’s best attractions… Read more »
Reminder
Reminder – we need lots of cakes for Friday 15th July for our cake sale at Milton Park please, can you list the ingredients (incase of allergies). Many thanks for your support. You also get to pick the best ones to buy if you are at the Centre Friday morning!!
Key MS Society Publications
We have a lot of these available at the Centre or if you would like me to order a specific one please let me know.
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis
We have an updated copy of ‘Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis’ by Professor George Jelinek md, the evidence-based 7 step recovery program. It is on the bookshelf, if anybody wants to borrow it please do and return when you have finished with it.
Equipment and Information News from Guideposts Independent Living Centre Team– July 2016
Contact the ILC Mon to Fri from 9-00 a.m. to 5-00 p.m. ( 01235 524857 :www.guidepostsilc.org.uk The current GPT ILC contract will cease on 30th September 2016 the ILC is open for business as usual until then. You can sign the online petition. Full details at the end of the Newsletter. “Keep the Independent Living… Read more »
Carers Oxfordshire
Although June has not been the sunniest ever, Carers Oxfordshire brightened the dull wet days by wearing yellow and ‘Shining for Carers’ throughout National Carers Week and beyond. Thank you to all of you who helped with events, activities and awareness raising throughout another very successful week. ‘Time Out For Carers’ I am attaching information… Read more »
Sad news – Keith Walton
Keith Walton passed away at Sobel House on Weds 29th. Keith started as a volunteer in 2009 and was a loved and valued volunteer, he will be missed by all at the Centre. We send our sympathies to his wife Val and his family. Keith’s funeral is being held at Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot at 1pm… Read more »
