Source MS Society: Scientists working at the University of Cambridge have discovered a proteinactivated by vitamin D could be involved in the myelin repair process. The study, published today in The Journal of Cell Biology, offers significant evidence vitamin D could be a possible treatment for MS in the future. Read on.
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The latest news from the Welfare Reform and Work Bill were announced this week
Source MS Society: Lord Low announced the findings of an independent review into the Government’s proposed reduction to Employment Support Allowance (ESA) as part of changes to the welfare system in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill today. Read on.
Next week Panorama reports on repurposing cancer drug for MS
Source BBC: One hundred thousand people in the UK have multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer treatment that has enabled some MS sufferers with paralysis to regain their movement. For more click here.
20 DONATED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO OXSRAD
first come first served…….. A Member here at the Centre has kindly donated 20 memberships for MS Centre ‘MS’ Members. OXSRAD aims to offer sports, recreational and leisure activities that are accessible to all. Their social and recreational activities cover a wide range of interests including keep fit, art and music and dance classes. 20… Read more »
Caring Matters
It was wonderful to see so many of you recently at our ‘Caring Matters’ conference on 20th November. We were delighted that so many carers and professionals were able to attend and hope everyone enjoyed the day and found it useful and informative. We have received some very positive feedback from those attending which is… Read more »
Researchers grow retinal nerve cells in the lab
Source EurekAlert: Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a method to efficiently turn human stem cells into retinal ganglion cells, the type of nerve cells located within the retina that transmit visual signals from the eye to the brain. Death and dysfunction of these cells cause vision loss in conditions like glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. Read… Read more »
Issue 5 of progressive MS ezine
Hi there, My name is Ian Cook. I am a journalist with progressive MS from the UK who is writing a regular free ezine about progressive MS. Issue five (December 2015/ January 2016) is attached. I hope you find it interesting. In this issue is some little reported news about a trial into Tysabri for… Read more »
Donation rates 2016
As from 1 January 2016, the recommended donation rates for therapies (not including oxygen, acupuncture, footcare) will be £13 for MS member, £23 for carers, £30 for members with other conditions. Recommended donations for oxygen therapy for MS and Carers remain the same, but there will be an increase for non-ms to £17. Membership is… Read more »
100 club winners November
1st Prize – John Day 2nd Prize – Sue Webb 3rd Prize – Linda Tierney WE NEED MORE 100 CLUB MEMBERS, PLEASE JOIN, SEE SUE OR GLORIA FOR DETAILS.
Christmas Fair – Milton Park
Please see the attached poster for details of the Christmas Fair at Milton Park, all proceeds from the tombola stall are given to the centre. Christmas Fair 2015 – poster
