Source MS Society: A new oral treatment for relapsing MS, called cladribine, will be made available on the NHS in England and Wales within the next three months. Decision makers in Scotland and Northern Ireland are still considering whether to make cladribine available on the NHS. Cladribine (also known as Mavenclad) is the thirteenth treatment to be approved by… Read more »
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Targeting Blood-clotting Protein Can Restore Brain’s Potential to Repair Myelin Layer, Study Shows
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: A blood-clotting protein called fibrinogen prevents myelin production and blocks the neuron remyelination repair process in mice, a study finds. The study, “Fibrinogen Activates BMP Signaling in Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cells and Inhibits Remyelination after Vascular Damage,” appeared in the journal Neuron. Its conclusions offer new insights and open new therapeutic avenues for… Read more »
Positive results for clinical trial in progressive MS
Source MS Society: Researchers in the US have proclaimed their initial test of ibudilast for MS a success. This drug is already used as a medicine for stroke and asthma. It’s now being investigated for its potential to protect nerves in MS and other neurological conditions. As part of the phase 2 clinical trial, 255 people with… Read more »
Swiss Genomics Firm, Biogen and Microsoft Team Up to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Source Labiotech.eu BC Platforms and Microsoft will be working with Biogen and the Accelerated Cure Project to study the genetics of multiple sclerosis and accelerate research. The Swiss firm BC Platforms has built a platform to facilitate access to and analysis of large volumes of genomic and clinical data. Since September, the company has been collaboratingwith Microsoft, which provides… Read more »
Need Financial Assistance?
Source MS Society: Need Financial Assistance? Who can help? The Multiple Sclerosis Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) is a charity that supports all people affected by MS and who work with the MS Society on joint funding of individual grants. They may ask your permission to contact the MS Society to apply for part-funding on… Read more »
3D printing brain scans helps doctors with a tricky diagnosis
Source Tech Crunch: When there’s a problem in the brain, it pays to be precise — every millimeter counts with something like a tumor or blocked artery. But it can be extremely difficult to understand the exact shape and size of these things, which makes them difficult to diagnose and treat, as well. But 3D… Read more »
End to ESA reassessments comes into effect
Source MS Society: From the 29th September, some people with MS won’t have to be re-tested for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) after their next reassessment. Last October the Government announced it would stop ESA reassessments for people with severe conditions who can’t work. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed this change will start from today…. Read more »
PIP and ESA Assessments
Source Parliament UK: As part of our inquiry on PIP and ESA Assessments, the Work and Pensions Committee would like to hear about your experience of claiming PIP or ESA. Inquiry: PIP and ESA Assessments Work and Pensions Committee Get involved The web forum closes on Friday 10 November 2017. If you have had an assessment, or… Read more »
Tips for managing MS bladder problems
Source MS Trust: Are you going sober for October? Alcohol can irritate the bladder, so reducing how much you drink may help you manage your MS bladder problems. Around 75 per cent of people with MS experience bladder problems and these can have a big impact on your everyday life. However, simple management strategies can… Read more »
How did you feel when you were diagnosed with MS?
Source MS Trust: How did you feel when you were diagnosed with MS? Angry? Scared? Perhaps even relieved? Whatever you felt, or are feeling now, it’s OK. There is no correct way to react to the news of diagnosis – being diagnosed with MS is a lot to take in. In this video, Anna talks… Read more »
