There’s a bin of laundry in my car. It’s been there for days, but I keep putting off carrying it upstairs. My dryer is broken. It’s not a crisis, but it’s certainly inconvenient. It means I have to make a weekly trip to do laundry instead of running a load in the background while multitasking…
Month: March 2026
New initiative to support MS treatment decisions in older adults
The Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis (ACP) has received funding to help interpret and share findings from the DISCO-MS study, which examined whether older adults with stable multiple sclerosis (MS) could stop disease-modifying medications, to support more informed treatment decisions. The award comes through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of…
Age plays role in how RRMS affects brain volume over time
Brain atrophy, or the loss of brain volume, in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) appears to slow with age, according to data from more than 4,000 patients who took part in Phase 3 clinical trials. Researchers found that older adults with RRMS had significantly smaller brain volumes than younger participants at the start of…
If your older are you going to be wanted in Trials
Tweet Drug development is ageist and if you are over a certain age you may be excluded from trials. This study looks at relapsing remitting trials and says that if they examine older people they may need more people to detect a different. This study suggests 10 times more people are needed. Hrere they looked…
A columnist’s perspective on adaptation and humor with MS
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
Online mental health treatment program improves depression and anxiety in people with MS
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Insights from inside the MS brain
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A caregiver’s perspective on selfless love and unseen labor
Using a sit-to-stand to help Jennifer transfer from her power wheelchair in the restroom is one of the many everyday moments that make independence possible. ‘I didn’t set out to become a caregiver.’ Like a lot of people, I stepped into the role of a caregiver because it was needed. Because it was part of…
Neurologist Kappos wins Dystel Prize for advancing MS research
Ludwig Kappos, MD, a neurologist and researcher at University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, has been named the 2026 recipient of the John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research for his central role in advancing understanding and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and monitoring of disease progression. The $40,000 prize, one of the highest honors in…
Making your voice matter
Speaking up is so important for anyone going through a chronic illness like MS. Being a self-advocate while going through MS can be so challenging, as individuals going through MS are often misunderstood. This misunderstanding often stems from the invisible … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org