01235 832023
Source MS Trust:
The MS Trust is delighted to launch two new books that aim to give people an insight into why bladder and bowel problems can be part of MS, and provide a practical approach to successfully managing these in partnership with health professionals. For more click here!
MS Society: “MS-SMART is a groundbreaking clinical trial for secondary progressive MS. It will test three drugs at once – a first in MS research.
In our film, project leader Dr Jeremy Chataway explains how this trial “breaks the mould” in terms of speed and efficiency. Watch it here!
Source Daily Mail:
‘I thought I’d be out in week five’: Jack Osbourne is proud to come third place in DWTS after battling multiple sclerosis as he embraces tearful mother Sharon. Read more here.
Source MS Society:
This week, researchers in New York have published the results of a project studying small structural DNA changes (termed ‘modifications’) in the brains of people with MS. Read more here.
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Quantum M.R. on behalf of doctors.net would like to invite you to fill in a survey regarding the management of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. This study is intended for the above stated health care professionals that have at least one patient with MS at present and should take no longer than 15mins to complete. Each participant will be offered £15 or more, which can be paid to them directly or to any charity of their choice. The deadline for completion of this study is now Friday 22nd November 2013. This questionnaire is entirely anonymous and there are no right or wrong answers. During this questionnaire you will be asked to provide best estimates of your caseload.
Should you be interested please feel free to contact me on 07864643877 or by replying to this email, further information can also be provided relevant to your specific health care profession.
Please click on the following link and see if you are eligible to claim Disabled Facilities Grant.
Many people suffer major health problems as a direct cause of dehydration – including regular urinary tract infections, constipation, dizziness, pressure ulcers, falls, confusion & lack of energy.
The Hydrant is already making a very real difference to many people with MS throughout the country and it has been suggested that it may help as many as 50% of those with the condition at any one time.
Leaflets are displayed at the Centre for you to look at.
A research project study requires 100 volunteer carers to take part in completing online questionnaires and viewing a health information website.
For further information leaflets are available at the Centre.