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A Royal Balleting Dizzy

Dizzy and I were very lucky to have a very exciting opportunity recently. From the beginning of November, the MS Society was involved in a partnership with the Royal Ballet, where a group of individuals with MS came together from all over the country to…

Press Release: Phase 2 data published in NEJM show potential of frexalimab as high-efficacy therapy in relapsing MS (sanofi.com)

 Phase 2 data published in NEJM show potential of frexalimab as high-efficacy therapy in relapsing MS High-dose frexalimab significantly reduced disease activity, demonstrating 89% reduction in new brain lesions Phase 3 trials in relapsing MS and non-relapsing secondary progressive MS currently underway Paris, February 15,…

Dizzy Decisions – Ocrevus vs. Kesimpta

Dizzy and I have not had the best time with our MS recently. After our relapse after Easter last year, we had a further MRI in November, which showed another relapse and further new lesions. This means we are now being bumped into the highly…

A child

I am in total amazement that my disfunctional body grew a baby. With so many uncertainties from the conception, and my body already having lost so much function, it truly feels like the womb and nervous system operate entirely separately. The caesarean went well (the…

Ancient DNA From Eurasian Herders Sheds Light on the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis

 January 14, 2014 Genetic variants linked to the risk of MS were brought to Europe during a migration around 5,000 years ago, a new study finds—and they might have helped herders survive Genes that significantly increase risk of developing multiple sclerosis were introduced to northwestern…

MS ECHO training for rural, frontline healthcare providers – CE Credits available

  MS ECHO training for rural, frontline healthcare providers.  This training was designed to better inform local providers, recognizing that many rural residents face barriers to accessing neurological care.   The sessions take place once per month, the first Wednesday of the month for an hour. Participants…

Accessible Living: Renovation Tips

 If you want to age in place or have a disability that requires modifying your home to make your life easier and more comfortable, you must learn about accessible living. When renovating, you’ll want to consult professionals specializing in universal design or accessibility modifications. They…

Blood levels of GFAP protein may predict disease progression in PPMS

 Risk of disability worsening nearly 3 times greater with high GFAP: Study The ongoing worsening of disability among people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) may be predicted by elevated blood levels of the GFAP protein, a marker of damage to star-shaped support cells in the brain…

The MS Views and News Learning Channel, Presents: THE 2023 MS SYMPOSIUM – watch these educational videos with MS Neurologists Boster, Rosenthal, Steingo and more

  PLAYING 2023 MS Symposium (Part 1 of 5) – LIVING WELL with MS, Pain Management, Biomarkers and More 40:26 NOW PLAYING 2023 MS Symposium (Part 2 of 5) – Mental Wellness in MS – Emotions, Mood Changes and more 57:57 NOW PLAYING 2023 MS…