Source: Economist IN SCIENCE, as in many other walks of life, what is unexpected is often what is most interesting and important. The idea, first mooted in 2011 by Julian Gold of the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia, that HIV infection—or maybe the drug treatment used to fight it—might protect against multiple sclerosis… Read more »
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Cochrane Multiple Sclerosis Group
The Cochrane MS Group is working to identify research priorities for Multiple Sclerosis, on risk factors for the disease, prevention, treatments, rehabilitation, palliative care, prognosis and accuracy of diagnostic tests, to guide future activities mainly in term of new and updated reviews. For further information take a look at their website here
Diabetes & MS could be turned off by new treatment
Source: The Telegraph Scientists believe they are close to developing a drug which could ‘switch off’ autoimmune diseases like Multiple sclerosis by training the body to stop attacking itself read more
Help needed with Raffle Prizes for Quiz Night
We are looking for raffle prizes for quiz night. Do you know of any companies we could approach for some nice prizes or can you donate a tin of biscuits/chocolate/wine etc etc? Quiz Night Fri 24th October. If you can help with any of the above please let Sue know.
Cameras in Gym
Cameras have been installed in the gym; this is a health and safety feature and allows the receptionist and Sue or a therapist to see users of the gym. You can use the gym as long as a therapist or receptionist or Sue is in.
Missing Book
Missing ‘Pleasure Time book Club’ Book – Lemons, it’s bright yellow!! Who has taken it? It needs to be returned please. Thank you Sue
MS Society Survey
The MS Society would like to hear your views and experiences about ways information about MS can best be made available in health and social care settings, and the support that you need in order for it to happen. By completing our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mssocietyinfopoints you will contribute to forming recommendations for the future of our work… Read more »
Quiz Night – Friday 24th October 2014
Hi everyone, It’s that time of year again, Autumn is approaching!! This year our quiz night will be held on Friday 24th October at Didcot Conservative Club. The quiz masters will this year be Kate and Dave Guest from Folk for MS, our usual quiz masters (who unfortunately had to pull out at the last… Read more »
New Community Transport Directory
The Centre now has a copy of the new Community Transport Directory (local community transport groups and services) produced by ORCC or you can view online at www.ctonline.org.uk
MS Trust Annual Conference – 9 – 11 November 2014
MS Trust Annual Conference Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire 9 – 11 November 2014 The MS Trust Annual Conference, the flagship event for health and care professionals working with people with MS, runs from 9–11 November at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. The programme is varied, current and aims to offer something for everyone. We are looking forward… Read more »
