Hi Everyone 1. Firstly, I wanted to draw attention to an LDN presentation given by Dr Phil Boyle last year. It is a must listen to Video it answers questions on the latest research, advancements and general LDN Q&A’s. There is a lot of fertility information which won’t be applicable to many but very interesting all the… Read more »
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Multiple Sclerosis and Retroviruses: Is It Complicated?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that may be triggered by 1 or more environmental factors, according to some hypotheses. Nonetheless, the true pathogenesis of MS remains unknown. Read more
Multiple Sclerosis Research
Charcot Project The Charcot Project is an initiative to promote research and the dissemination of information around the hypothesis that multiple sclerosis is caused by a virus. It is being generously funded by anonymous donors and AIMS2CURE. Read more
Statin trials for secondary progressive MS
Statins may be useful in treating advanced multiple sclerosis (MS), say UK researchers. Early trial results in The Lancet show the cholesterol-lowering pills slow brain shrinkage in people with MS. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26630025
MS Newsletter Mar Apr 2014
MS newsletter Mar Apr 2014
Reading 107 – Sir John Madejski interviews Jackie Malcolm
Listen to Jackie Malcolm, our wonderful fundraiser, being intervied by Sir John Madejski on Reading 107fm! Click here!
Exercise can help beat MS fatigue, MS Society reveals
Source MS Society: Researchers funded by the MS Society have found that short periods of moderate intensity aerobic exercise (like walking or steady cycling) can help to improve fatigue levels and enhance overall quality of life in people with MS. Read
Oxygen therapy: Fresh air relief for multiple sclerosis patients
CAN regularly inhaling pure O2 help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis? Article from The Daily Express Every week Brendan Hilton steps into a high-pressure chamber, pulls a mask over his face and breathes in a high dose of oxygen. The 32-year-old, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, has found that… Read more »
PIP – two new resources available
PIP – two new resources available For people who currently claim DLA we have a factsheet about moving from DLA to PIP: Changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). For people making a new claim, or being reassessed, we have a guide: Claiming Personal Independence Payment. Both of these resources are available to… Read more »
New drinking aid
Chris Peacock has developed a news drinking aid with Occupational Therapists and people with MS at the Sutton and Croydon MS Therapy Centre. It’s called handSteady and looks like a fine bone china cup. Yet it’s 31% lighter, has a large handle for 4 fingers, has a discrete lid to reduce spillages and keep drinks… Read more »
