Tweet Progression independent of relapse (clinical & Imaging) drives disability and is the basis for progression of disability. Natalizumab has its main action outside of the brain so any influence on progression would be due to stopping the consequences of damaging immune attack from entering into the CNS. Once sufficient damage is accumulated then a…
I keep telling you this.
Tweet We are over dosing anti-CD20 therapy in most people. I know you are fed up with these posts but I need to make comments on this so I can say “I told you so a decade ago”…Someone may pipe up and say they said this way before that…yet we are doing trials on this…
MS Canada invites cyclists to join summer fundraising rides
MS Canada is inviting cyclists across the country to take part in its 2026 MS Bike season, a series of fundraising rides aimed at supporting Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The annual MS Bike series brings together thousands of participants to ride scenic routes while raising money for research, advocacy, and support services. This year’s…
Gut cells prime T-cells to trigger brain inflammation in MS: Study
The cells that line the inside of the gut — known as intestinal epithelial cells — may play a key role in triggering inflammation that drives multiple sclerosis (MS), a study showed. The study found that these cells can activate a type of T-cell known as Th17 cells. These pro-inflammatory immune cells then travel to…
Bryanna McManus – MSAA’s April 2026 Artist of the Month
MSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Bryanna McManus as … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
This routine dentist appointment should be easy
In less than 24 hours, I’m heading to my twice-a-year dental appointment. Dan is taking me to the dentist. No big deal, right? Especially because—and not to brag—I brush and floss like it’s my job. Brushing my teeth like always. But tomorrow’s ‘routine’ appointment feels anything but routine. But I am nervous. Not because of…
Feeding your Kids Processed Foods could affect MS Risk
Tweet This is one for the newspapers no doubt, so Ready Meals are a risk factor for MS. Does the “salt idea” (causes MS) come back to the table. A few years ago the Great and the Good told us that the MacDonuts culture (Salt & Sugar in processed foods) was a risk factor for…
Over 70% of MS patients in rehab take 5 or more medications, study finds
More than 70% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) receiving outpatient rehabilitation take at least five medications — often including vitamin supplements and drugs used to manage symptoms such as muscle stiffness, pain, and mental health issues — to treat their MS. That’s according to a real-world study in Canada, which also found that one…
New research project to explore how women with MS experience menopause
A new study being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) will seek to better understand how women with multiple sclerosis (MS) navigate menopause and develop resources to address gaps in care. The study, “The Menopausal Transition, MS Symptom Management, and Multidisciplinary Care Gaps,” will use input from patients and healthcare providers and be conducted…