100 club winners for April:
1st Prize – Beryl Slater
2nd Prize – Geoff Fewings
3rd Prize – Sue Doran
Phenytoin has neuroprotective effect suggests study
Source MS Trust:
Research suggests that phenytoin, a drug used to treat seizures, may protect nerves from MS.
The phase II study at University College London involved 86 people with optic neuritis – a symptom associated with MS in which the covering of the optic nerve is damaged. Participants took either phenytoin or placebo for three months. Researchers measured the width of the retina – the layer of nerves at the back of the eyeball – at the start of the trial and after six months. Thinning of the retina is known to indicate damage to nerves elsewhere in the brain and spinal cord. Read on.
Two potential myelin repair treatments identified
Source MS Society:
A new early stage study has identified two existing drugs that could have the potential to be developed into myelin repair therapies for people with MS.
A new early stage study has identified two existing drugs that could have the potential to be developed into myelin repair therapies for people with MS.
Researchers in Ohio screened the US National Institute of Health’s drug ‘library’ for compounds that could have the potential to stimulate stem cells already in the brain to replace lost myelin. They then tested them in laboratory models of MS. Read on.
Election 2015: What are the parties pledging?
Source MS Society:
With the general election just weeks away, most of the larger political parties have now published their manifestos. But what are they promising on some of the key issues for people affected by MS?
We look at how the Conservative, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrat and UK Independence Party manifestos stack up on health, social care and welfare. Read on.
Wanted Volunteers for Abingdon Tesco Collection
We still need people to spare a few hours to collect at Abingdon Tesco Extra on Friday 8th May. Please let us know asap if you can spare some time?
Osteopathy Appts
Starting date change for osteopathy, now starting Monday 11th May, plenty of appointments available, please ring to book
Friday aqua exercise classes
Aqua exercise classes with Caroline have been very popular and successful, and are set to continue.
But following the initial 2 week trial, there will now be a small charge for gym entry (£2.50), unless you are already a member.
Friday 2.00 – 2.45 at Milton Park Club
All welcome.
Free aqua class Friday 24th
If you missed Caroline’s aqua exercise class last Friday, make sure you come this week.
1.45 at the Park Club for 2.00 start. (Or 1.30 at the Centre if you don’t know the way.)
Fundraising ideas wanted!
Have you got a friend or relative who would like to do a sponsored event to support OMSTC? Now that Spring is here, this could be the perfect time.
Here’s a list of the individual people who have raised money and their challenges during the last year and a half, but we are always looking for new ideas. Fundraising projects 2014-15
The key is to get people from outside the Centre involved (especially those with lots of Facebook friends!)
Talk to Jon if you have any ideas. You know there is someone in your life you have always wished would go jump off a cliff. Together we can make it happen!
Annual Plant Sale
MEPC are holding their annual plant sale this Friday 24th from 12-2 under the white canopy. Half the proceeds are donated to us.
