People with early signs of multiple sclerosis who were treated with a vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis were less likely to get sick than patients who weren’t vaccinated, according to an early study. Read more.
Posts Categorized: MS News
MS Trust launches two new publications
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 Smart – pioneering clinical trial for secondary progressive MS
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!
Jack Osbourne proud to come third!
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.
Researchers discovers small DNA differences in people with MS
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.
F.A.O Neuro Specialist Physios/ Occupational Therapists/ MS Nurses/ Social Care Specialists
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… Read more »
Hydrate for Health
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… Read more »
Do you care for someone with Multiple Sclerosis
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.
MS Society’s Supported Short Breaks partnership with Carers Trust and local Crossroads Care schemes re-launched
On 1 November the MS Society’s Supported Short Breaks partnership with Carers Trust and local Crossroads Care schemes re-launched for people with MS living in England and Wales. Through the partnership people with MS can purchase care and support for short breaks and holidays anywhere in England and Wales. Care is provided at agreed times… Read more »
MS Trust to jointly host Europe’s biggest rehabilitation in MS conference
Source MS Trust: We are pleased to announce that Europe’s biggest conference on rehabilitation in MS will come to the UK next June, jointly hosted by the MS Trust and the UCLH MS Team at Queen Square. Read on here.
