Source Market Watch Biogen Inc. said Wednesday that a late-stage trial of a drug to treat of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis was unsuccessful. The trial of Natalizumab found that the drug was “well-tolerated” by patients but did not meet its primary and secondary endpoints. “While we’re disappointed with these results, we believe this research will… Read more »
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Study on Biotin for Secondary and Primary Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Daniel Kantor talks about the MD1003 Trial analysis on Biotin for Secondary and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Watch here.
Want to take part in a clinical trial?
Note: For people with relapsing remitting MS or Secondary progressive MS only. Want to take part in a clinical trial? In recognition of your time involved in this study you will receive £1,250 and all your travel needs will be organised by Trials4Us. BMSTC will also receive a donation. Trials4Us are carrying out an important clinical trial… Read more »
Christmas Lunch – 16th December
Christmas Lunch, Wednesday 16th December, 12.30 prompt, Park Place Brasserie, Milton Park, 3 courses £18 including tip. Please let reception know if you would like to come and your choice of food please. Menu: Starters: Prawn and Avocado Salad with lime and chilli dressing Soup of the Day Stilton, Walnut and Caramelised Pear Salad (all… Read more »
October 100 Club winners
October 100 winners: 1st and 2nd prize – Linda Tierney 3rd prize – Ian McKay
Multiple Sclerosis Patient Survey
Invitation: Multiple Sclerosis Patient Survey Opinion Health, an independent research agency based in London, is currently inviting people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to take part in an online survey. This survey is designed to provide a better understanding of your experience of the treatment you are receiving as well as your treatment preferences. … Read more »
Scalp Acupuncture
Our acupuncturist now offers Scalp Acupuncture (see Dave Webb pic attached). An article in Acupuncturetoday.com quoted: ‘Scalp acupuncture has been proven to have the most success in the treatment of MS and other central nerve damages, as compared to other acupuncture modalities including ear, body and hand acupuncture. It not only can improve the symptoms,… Read more »
Exercise benefits mental, physical well-being in MS
Interesting article on the benefits of exercise for people with MS. Read article here.
Need help with your PIP?
Citizens Advice offer assistance with information on benefits and tax credits. There is also information about council tax and housing costs, national insurance, payment of benefits and problems with benefits. See their website for more information. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/
ECTRIMS 2015 round up
Source MS Trust ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis) hosts the world’s largest conference devoted to basic and clinical research in MS. This year’s meeting took place in Barcelona from 7-10 October and featured a wide range of presentations, posters and reports of new and on-going research. Read on.
