Tweet Sandoz v Biogen for the use of Natalizumab in MS….What do you go for?….Well we heard last week that neuros on the pharma payroll tend to go with the people giving the lolly. But the companies also do stuff to support the use of their drugs and on of them is JC virus testing….
MS: musings from inside the neurology department waiting room, 21 years later
No one is ever ready to hear what the stranger in front of them has to say. A neurologist examines your MRI and cerebrospinal fluid test results, gazing and thinking. Do they wonder how they will tell you that from this moment on, your life will change—that you’ll need to adapt your lifestyle to include…
MS affects your Brain Networks
Tweet WTF is this? Yep today we are talking a new language and it is one of brain anatomy. The White matter of the brain looks white and contains the axons with their fatty myelin sheath. The grey matter on the outside of the brain and inside of the spinal cord contains the nerve cell…
Bladder problems in MS may lower quality of life by fueling loneliness
Urinary issues are a frequent and distressing reality for women with multiple sclerosis (MS), and new research suggests these symptoms may diminish quality of life, specifically by fueling feelings of loneliness. While the physical burden of bladder dysfunction is well-documented, this study highlights a critical emotional link, suggesting that clinical care must address the social…
EBV antibodies Good or Bad?
Tweet Mendelian randomisation is a research method that uses genetic variation as a natural experiment to test whether a relationship between a risk factor and an outcome is causal rather than just a correlation…in other words it is a cheap way of generating loads of papers for not alot of effort:-). There have been studies…
MS can change your identity, but what about your personality?
I had the recent honor of attending our nephew’s graduation from Marine Corps basic training. The ceremony on the parade field, along with the events of the previous day, were as stirring as one might imagine, but I think what struck me most was the changes I saw in my nephew. The person we saw…
Dosing begins in trial testing treatment for MS, obesity
The first participant has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial testing TNV262, an experimental therapy that Tenvie Therapeutics is developing as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other conditions including obesity and cardiovascular disease. The Phase 1a/1b study will test single and multiple doses of TNV262 in healthy volunteers and people…
MS patients value empathy as a top priority in their healthcare
While doctors and specialists view “high-quality” multiple sclerosis (MS) care through the lens of effective treatments and faster diagnosis, patients have a different priority: being heard, according to a recent study. Researchers interviewed a range of specialists and patients to bridge the gap in how these groups define excellence in healthcare. For patients, person-centered care…
Old friends….
Tweet What is the origin of MS? A couple of years ago we had the suggestion that the main gene associated with MS was HLA-DR*1501 was selected in sheep herders possible because it protected them from infections in the animals (Zoonosis) and these people from the Steppes migrated Northward and Eastward and this is why…
When Wellness is Overwhelming
Any person who has seen a healthcare professional has probably felt a certain way when being asked any question that pertains to their personal wellness. It stands to reason then, that those who see a healthcare professional more often because … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org