New treatment can ‘halt’ multiple sclerosis, says study
Aggressive chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant can halt the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a small study has suggested.
The research, published in The Lancet, looked at 24 patients aged between 18 and 50 from three hospitals in Canada. Read more
Symptoms of MS halted by cell therapy by Andrew Gregory, Health Editor
Article in Daily Mirror, 10th June:
A stem cell treatment can halt symptoms of ms in sufferers. Chemotherapy was used to destroy the immune system of 24 MS patients. Doctors ‘reset’ them using the cells from bone marrow. It stopped relapses and development of new brain lesions in 23 of the patients for a prolonged period without medication. Eight patients had a sustained improvement in their condition more than seven years after treatment in Ottawa, Canada. However one patient died from complications, it was reported in the Lancet. More than 100,000 people have MS in the UK. Dr Emma Gray, of the MS Society said “This treatment does offer hope, but it’s also an aggressive procedure with substantial risks”.
Disappointing results from opicinumab (anti-LINGO-1) study
Source MS Trust:
Preliminary results announced in a company report that opicinumab (also known as anti-LINGO-1 or BIIB033) failed to improve disability, assessed by a combination of physical and cognitive measures. For more information click here.
New report shows MS forcing many newly diagnosed out of work
Source MS Society:
Half the people living with MS in the UK who aren’t currently employed were forced to stop working within three years of their diagnosis according to a report released today.
The MS International Federation’s Global Employment Report 2016 also claims fatigue, cognitive impairment and mobility issues are the most common symptoms forcing people with MS to stop working. Read on.
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Fasting-mimicking diet studied as potential MS treatment
Source MS Trust:
A diet that mimics the effects of fasting may have a role in managing multiple sclerosis according to new research.
Researchers in California tested a diet that involves eating half the usual number of calories for three days in every seven. When mice with a disease similar to MS were fed the diet for three weeks, they showed improvements in their symptoms compared to a control group who maintained their usual diet. Read on.
Rare genetic mutation associated with rapidly progressive form of MS
Source MS Society:
Researchers found a particular difference in this gene (otherwise known as a gene variant or mutation) was associated with an increased risk of developing rapidly progressive forms of MS. Read on.
Printer cartridges
We have had the following cartridges donated to the Centre:-
Canon C521 cartridges in black, cyan, magenta and yellow and one C520 in black. Suitable for Canon printers Pixma MP630/980/620. They have not been opened.
£1 each, donation to the centre. (They cost variously £5 to £10, depending on where you can source them.)
Are you free on Sunday 12th June?
We are still looking for 2 people to collect at Millets Farm on Sunday 12th June from 12.30 for 1.5hrs. If you or anyone you know might be able to help please let Sue know asap. Thanks
