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…
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…
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
Teenage bout of mono may serve as a big red flag for MS risk later
A history of infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono,” more than triples the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. While scientists have long suspected a link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS, these findings provide evidence that a documented case of mono serves as a significant red flag for the…
Ozone smog may increase the risk of MS in children: Study
Exposure to higher levels of ground-level ozone may significantly increase the risk that children and teens will develop multiple sclerosis (MS), a new Italian study suggests. Researchers found that for every unit increase in ozone levels in the three years preceding the first MS symptoms, the likelihood of a child or adolescent developing the autoimmune…
Is it time to Stop Neuros from Feeding at the Pharma Trough?
Tweet At the moment, Young doctors in the UK are on strike for more pay, their Union, the British Medical Association however says they can’t afford to pay their own staff a similar pay increase, yet they expect the Government to cough up for the Docs who get a lot more than the Nurses. However,…
How my perspective on MS awareness has shifted since my diagnosis
Until my relapse last summer, multiple sclerosis (MS) hadn’t really affected my daily life in nine years, so the recent MS Awareness Month made me pause. Living with the disease sometimes at the forefront and sometimes in the background has shown me how much the meaning of “awareness” can change. When I was diagnosed with…
Studies show why some nerve cells in brain are vulnerable in MS
A pair of studies showed that a group of nerve cells essential for cognition may be particularly vulnerable to damage in multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers found that CUX2 neurons — specialized cells in the brain’s cortex, which governs complex thinking — are especially prone to DNA damage driven by inflammation in MS. This susceptibility appears to…