Tweet Glatiramer acetate is the active ingredient in a drug that was originally sold as Trade Name Copaxone, which was invented in Israel in the 1970s as a random mix of 4 amino acids. This was given as a 20mg injection daily. As the patent protection expired they gave 40mg three times a week. It…
Ironically, cutting out coffee gave me a boost of energy
I wasn’t addicted to coffee. But my body was. As someone living well with multiple sclerosis, how I fuel my body matters to me — more than I sometimes realize. I didn’t fully appreciate how caffeine was affecting me until, by chance, I skipped it for two days. That first morning, I made a giant…
MS Awareness Month events highlight advocacy, education, fundraising
This March, organizations and advocates are marking Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month with fundraisers, educational events, and other activities to spotlight the disease and its impact on an estimated 1.8 million people worldwide. The annual campaign reaches beyond the general public to include researchers, lawmakers, industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. Its goal is to expand…
Ask the Expert: Visual Disorders
Featuring Barry A. Hendin, MD MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Question: What types of visual disorders may be caused by MS, and are any types of visual issues not typically associated with MS? Answer: Visual signs and symptoms are common in … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Controling EBV infection
Tweet Host control of persistent Epstein-Barr virus infection. Schmidt A, Alawathurage TM, David FS, Ogawa Y, Frach L, Richter S, Schaefer M, Mathey CM, Henne SK; Japan COVID-19 Task Force; Forstner AJ, Dilthey AT, Pröbstel AK, Boztug K, Nöthen MM, Namkoong H, Okada Y, Beins EC, Ludwig KU. Nature. 2026. doi: 10.1038/s41586-026-10274-4. Online ahead of…
Antibodies to stop EBV infection. Does ProfG get the tool he wants?
Tweet •Transgenic mice were used to make genetically human EBV mAbs against gp350 and gp42 •mAbs potently neutralize EBV infection by blocking receptor-ligand interactions •mAbs prevent EBV infection following EBV challenge in humanized mice We know that there is interest in stopping EBV and there is a view of vaccinating against EBV. However this has…
Multiple Sclerosis and faith: the rip in our canvas
Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to navigate a body that does not always cooperate. It means wrestling with faith, asking hard questions about God, and redefining independence. With this, there is a metaphor in my head I can’t shake. After a great podcast conversation with Pastor Dana, we were ready to say “Peace out!”…
Multiple Sclerosis, faith, and what we do with the rip in our canvas
Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to navigate a body that does not always cooperate. It means wrestling with faith, asking hard questions about God, and redefining independence. With this, there is a metaphor in my head I can’t shake. After a great podcast conversation with Pastor Dana, we were ready to say “Peace out!”…
Rediscovering Beth
Once again, words from a therapist got my wheels turning toward my keyboard. In conversation with Dr. KB my psychotherapist I was forced to face the reality of the battle I’ve been fighting without really acknowledging the gravity of the situation. I’ve referred to trying to discover a life worth living now that I find…
I’m going to be more open about my invisible scars from MS
I don’t have any tattoos. I’ve never been opposed to the idea, but for most of my life, I’ve never found the perfect one to permanently put on my body. Since then, I’ve seen several things I consider tattoo-worthy, but two of them would be most appropriate on my back. Since my back is always…