I’ve been blessed with extraordinary caregivers and people who have made my journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) profoundly different. When I was diagnosed, my world collapsed. Everything I knew about […] The post Guest Voice: I’m grateful for my MS caregivers — my guardian angels appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com
Here I Go Again
By Samuel Fitch Ten years! After about ten years away from the gym, I decided to walk back in the door. In that time, I’ve been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and staying active, but not in the way most … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Sativex MS spasticity spray now with CNX Therapeutics after sale
Sativex (nabiximols) — a cannabis-based oral spray used to ease spasticity in certain people with multiple sclerosis (MS) — has been acquired by CNX Therapeutics, which will now market the […] The post Sativex MS spasticity spray now with CNX Therapeutics after sale appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com
Cladribine v Gingo
Tweet Fingolimod was the first sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator and in Europe is used second line after failure of a previous drug, siponimod is licenced in Europe for secondary progressive MS, ozanimod (not really used in UK) and ponseimod can be used first line for relapsing MS. They all target S1P1 receptor and in other countries…
New imaging tool detects damaged myelin across large brain areas
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive imaging technique that can detect damage to myelin, the fatty wrapping around nerve fibers that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS), in large areas […] The post New imaging tool detects damaged myelin across large brain areas appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com
FDA approves use of robotic exoskeleton for MS rehabilitation
A robotic exoskeleton dubbed Atalante X, which allows people with severe mobility issues to stand upright for rehabilitation exercises, is now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for […] The post FDA approves use of robotic exoskeleton for MS rehabilitation appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com
I’m learning what drains and recharges my MS social battery
I was probably never as outgoing or sociable as some people, but there was a time when I genuinely enjoyed most social activities. I was the guy who, by the […] The post I’m learning what drains and recharges my MS social battery appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com
Ashley’s Journey: Team MSAA and Ironman World Championship
In 2017, Ashley Norton received a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and set a remarkable goal: to compete in the Ironman World Championship – all 140.4 miles of it. This dream of swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Clean Your Teeth
Tweet Could ProfAngry hold the key to controlling MS. ProfA is a bit of a boffin and has more ideas thatn you can shake a stick at. Although you may know him for making tests for antibodies that we use in MS….ProfA is part of the Dentistry Faculty and researches dental problems too…He is looking…
Experimental MS therapy safely reaches brain in first human trial
SUDO-550, an oral TYK2 inhibitor being developed by Sudo Biosciences, was found to be safe, well-tolerated, and to fully reach the brain in a first-in-human clinical trial involving healthy volunteers, […] The post Experimental MS therapy safely reaches brain in first human trial appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Source: multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com