You may recall that a few months ago Consultant Neurologist, Professor Alasdair Coles, spoke to the MS Trust about the Covid vaccine and MS. This week he has had his first vaccine and returns to answer some of the questions the MS Trust has been asked about Covid-19 vaccines for people with MS. You can find more information… Read more »
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Do you live with Multiple Sclerosis?
Researchers at the University of the West of Scotland invite you to be a part of an online focus group. The focus group is open to anyone with MS who is a UK resident and over 18 years of age. The session will last approximately 1 hour, discussing your experiences of living with MS. Your… Read more »
Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Kesimpta® (ofatumumab)
Source Pharmaweb.com: Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Kesimpta® (ofatumumab), a self-administered treatment for adult patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis with active disease. • CHMP opinion based on two Phase III ASCLEPIOS studies that met clinical and MRI endpoints, demonstrating a significant reduction in the number of relapses vs. teriflunomide, evaluated as the annualized relapse rate[i] • Relapsing… Read more »
Exercise is good for your brain
Interesting article from the MS Trust website – It is well-known that exercise is good for physical and mental health, but less well-known that exercising also protects and repairs the structures of the brain. This review summarises animal and human studies which demonstrate how physical activity has a direct beneficial effect on brain structures and… Read more »
Coronavirus advice for people with MS
With the Covid guidelines frequently changing, what actually is the advice for people with MS? It all depends on where you live. Here is a list of reliable webpages where you can get the most up to date advice. Whilst every care has been taken to only share reputable sites, these are beyond our control. … Read more »
Potential Covid-19 vaccine: what does it mean for people with MS?
Naturally the talk of two potential vaccines for Covid has been met with much enthusiasm across the world. But will it be MS-compatible? The MS Trust is being asked questions about what it means. Trying to make sense of it they spoke to Professor Alasdair Coles, a consultant neurologist based at Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge. It is definitely… Read more »
Coronavirus advice for people with MS
With the Covid guidelines frequently changing, what actually is the advice for people with MS? Here is a list of reliable webpages where you can get the most up to date advice. MS information MS Society: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/ms-and-coronavirus-care-an…? MS Trust: https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/coronavirus-covid-19-and-multiple-scleros… Government/NHS Gov UK: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 To request a test: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/g… Local council Oxfordshire Council: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/coronavirus-covid-19 Other ‘Please give me space’: https://pleasegivemespace.uk/
Vitamin D & COVID-19 – evidence to recommend supplements
Emma (MS nurse at Beds and Northants MSTC) has pointed MS National to this article in the British Medical Journal. There are now close to 30 or so studies demonstrating that having optimal blood levels of 25(OH)-vitamin D (75-150 nmol/L) reduces COVID-19 risks: reduced risk of infection; reduced risk of severe disease; reduced risk of… Read more »
MS and Mindfulness
There is no question that the pandemic has been tough in so many areas of our lives including psychologically. Anxiety and worry are at an all-time high. Given that living with MS is difficult at the best of times, it has become harder for so many people. This week the MS Society has shared some… Read more »
Coronavirus advice for people with MS
With the Covid guidelines frequently changing, what actually is the advice for people with MS? It all depends on where you live. At the time of writing, none of our areas is on high alert. Hopefully, this remains the same. We have put together a list of reliable webpages where you can get the most up… Read more »
