Source MS Society:
Ocrelizumab has been approved as a treatment for both relapsing and primary progressive MS in the US. https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-news/2017/03/first-treatment-licensed-primary-progressive-ms-us
NICE backtracks on Biogen’s multiple sclerosis drug Zinbryta
Source pmlive.com:
Biogen’s new multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy should be available to NHS patients in England within three months after NICE reversed an earlier appraisal decision.
Ocrevus and the Hope of ‘Ending MS Forever’: Interview with MS Society’s Tim Coetzee
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
The potential approval of Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) this month supports the idea that, someday, a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS) is possible, according to Dr. Tim Coetzee, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s chief advocacy, services and research officer.
While Coetzee — and the society he represents — realize the potential of Ocrevus to improve MS treatment, both also acknowledge that plenty of work remains to be done to reach…
MS in the media 11th to 17th March 2017
Source MS Trust:
These are links to news stories from the last week that may be of interest to people in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them. Read on.
Dates for store collections, volunteers needed
Volunteers needed to collect money for 1.5hrs slots at the following:
Millets Farm Frilford on Easter Sunday 16th April
Didcot Sainsbury’s on Sunday 9th July
Millets Farm Frilford on Saturday 22nd July
Didcot Sainsbury’s on Friday 8th September
If you can spare some time we really need your help, available time slots in reception or speak to Sue or Dave for more information.
Please help.
Study to determine whether the daily consumption of cocoa has the potential to reduce fatigue in people with MS
Please note Dr Shelly Coe, Lecturer in Nutrition from Oxford Brookes University will NOT be at the Centre on Tuesday 28th March 2017 apologies for this error.
How stress affects Multiple Sclerosis symptoms
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
Having any chronic illness is likely to increase stress levels and MS is no exception. However, stress is more likely to exacerbate the symptoms of MS and bring about a flare or relapse.
Multiple Sclerosis treatment is debunked by researchers in Canada
Source The Guardian:
A surgical treatment pioneered in Europe that was sought out by thousands of people with multiple sclerosis has been categorically debunked by Canadian researchers
Funding for social care announced in Budget
Source MS Society:
The Chancellor Phillip Hammond has announced funding of £2 billion over the next three years for the social care system in England.
MS Diagnostic blood test
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
Molecular diagnostics startup IQuity is introducing a pioneering blood test that speeds up multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis to just seven days. Previously, this process could take up to months or years.
