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.
Biogen says multiple sclerosis drug trial for Natalizumab was unsuccessful.
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 provide the MS community important insights into this more advanced patient population,” said Alfred Sandrock, group senior vice president and chief medical officer at Biogen, in the press release. Shares of Biogen rose 10% Wednesday after the company beat third-quarter earnings expectations
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 provide the MS community important insights into this more advanced patient population,” said Alfred Sandrock, group senior vice president and chief medical officer at Biogen, in the press release. Shares of Biogen rose 10% Wednesday after the company beat third-quarter earnings expectations
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 of a new treatment for people with RFMS. This is a validation study to check that a particular imaging technique works.
There are no expected benefits to you from participation in this study, it is purely for research purposes. However, by taking part in this study, you may be helping future patients by contributing to medical knowledge about RFMS. Find out more here.
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 served with selection of mini bread rolls)
Main Courses:
Roast Turkey Crown with all Traditional Trimmings
Navarin of Lamb (slow Braised Lamb Fillet in a light red wine jus)
Grilled Fillet of Cod with Crispy Chorizo, Steamed Spinach and Cauliflower Puree
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Rocket
(all served with selection of seasonal vegetables, roast & baby potatoes)
Puddings:
Xmas Pudding with Brandy Butter
Citron Tarte with Steamed Ginger Cream
Chocolate Mint Parfait
Filter coffee and Mince Pies
October 100 Club winners
October 100 winners:
1st and 2nd prize – Linda Tierney
3rd prize – Ian McKay
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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Survey
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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, the patients quality of life, and slow the progression of physical disability, but also can reduce the number of relapses. Scalp acupuncture discoverd by Dr. Jiao Shunfa in 1971 is a modern acupuncture technique combining traditional needling methods with Western medical knowledge of representative areas of the cerebral cortex, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and neurology.
Scalp acupuncture treatment for MS has had much success in reducing numbness and pain, decreasing spasms, improving weakness and paralysis of limbs and improving balance. Many patients also have reported that their bladder and bowel control, fatigue and overall sense of well-being significantly improved after treatment. Recent studies have shown that scalp acupuncture could be a very effective modality in controlling MS. Scalp acupuncture often produced remarkable results after just a few needles are inserted. It usually relieves symptoms immediately, and sometimes only takes several minutes to achieve remarkable results.
