When I look back on my life of nearly 60 years, I am struck by how much of that life has been focused on the care of others around me. The people I’ve cared for are a varied group ranging from the teams that reported…
A new model of nerve fibers may serve as a platform to screen for experimental treatments that can promote myelin repair in multiple sclerosis (MS), a study showed. The model is made of soft micropillars around which myelin-producing cells can wrap myelin. Researchers found that…
Quantum Biopharma has officially filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clearance to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial of Lucid-MS, a “first-in-class” oral therapy designed to halt the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) by protecting myelin, or the protective sheath around…
Tweet Progression independent of relapse (clinical & Imaging) drives disability and is the basis for progression of disability. Natalizumab has its main action outside of the brain so any influence on progression would be due to stopping the consequences of damaging immune attack from entering…
Tweet We are over dosing anti-CD20 therapy in most people. I know you are fed up with these posts but I need to make comments on this so I can say “I told you so a decade ago”…Someone may pipe up and say they said…
MS Canada is inviting cyclists across the country to take part in its 2026 MS Bike season, a series of fundraising rides aimed at supporting Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The annual MS Bike series brings together thousands of participants to ride scenic routes while…
The cells that line the inside of the gut — known as intestinal epithelial cells — may play a key role in triggering inflammation that drives multiple sclerosis (MS), a study showed. The study found that these cells can activate a type of T-cell known…
MSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Bryanna McManus as … Continue reading → Source:…
In less than 24 hours, I’m heading to my twice-a-year dental appointment. Dan is taking me to the dentist. No big deal, right? Especially because—and not to brag—I brush and floss like it’s my job. Brushing my teeth like always. But tomorrow’s ‘routine’ appointment feels…