Eating greater amounts of ultra-processed foods is significantly linked to a higher likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in childhood or adolescence, a new study that used data from Canada and the U.S. has found. In fact, according to the researchers, each additional 10% consumption of such foods — which include salty snacks, packaged cookies,…
MS-related breathing issues keep me from getting to the bottom of things
I was supposed to have my first colonoscopy this week. I’m at that age when it’s recommended that you have one regularly, so it wasn’t like I didn’t know it was coming. Prepared doesn’t mean excited, though, so I can’t say that I was too upset when it was canceled. What concerns me is why…
MS Canada urges action during MS Awareness Month in May
May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Canada, and MS Canada is preparing a range of initiatives that let Canadians show support and raise awareness for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The awareness month represents an opportunity to increase understanding of the neurological disease, highlight the realities of living with MS, and encourage public participation in…
Is it Safe?…Is it Safe?
Tweet Anyone old enough to have watched the Marathon Man starring Dustbin Hoffman will remember these words as the Evil Dentist Szell drilled holes into the teeth as a bit of torture to get info from the hero of the film. I didnt have anaesthetic for my fillings until I was eighteen but have loads…
Mavenclad helps MS patients keep cognitive skills sharp over 2 years
Among people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and highly active disease, Mavenclad (cladribine) treatment resulted in stable or better cognitive function over two years. That’s according to new data from the Phase 4 CLARIFY-MS study (NCT03369665), which also demonstrated that Mavenclad can stabilize employment status for most people with full-time or part-time jobs. “The…
The itch I can’t scratch is the MS symptom most people can’t see
Living with multiple sclerosis has taught me that some of the hardest symptoms to explain are the ones no one else can see. For me, one of those is itchiness. Not the kind that comes from dry skin or a mosquito bite, but something deeper, more unsettling. It feels like it starts beneath my skin,…
The Power of Holistic Wellness for Individuals Living with Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Eva Jackson Holistic wellness plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). This approach, recognized and studied by numerous organizations, focuses on treating the whole person rather than addressing … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza partners with NMSS on fund
National Football League player Fernando Mendoza and his family are partnering with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to fund research and support programs for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Mendoza Family Fund builds on the efforts of Mendoza and his family to raise funds and awareness in honor of his mother, Elsa, who…
AAN 2026. Cladribine takes time to kill..Think about this when switching
Tweet Is Cladribine a Suitable Strategy after Natalizumab in MS? Real-world Outcomes are reported here. What next if people have to switch from natalizumab and this study looks at cladribine. It is OK but we know that cladribine takes 1-2 months to optimally work compared to say a CD20 depleting agent that can kill most…
New walking station brings gait therapy right into MS patients’ homes
Medthera has launched WalkPort, a supported walking station designed to help people with mobility difficulties, including those with multiple sclerosis (MS), safely stand and practice walking at home and in clinical settings. The device is now open for reservations, with initial shipments expected to start in August, according to the company. “Walking is more than…