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Environment may cause increase in Multiple Sclerosis among women only

Gender has become a dominant factor in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) during the last decades. Already with a ratio of 3.2 to 1 MS is gradually changing into a disease predominantly among women. Since...
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Multiple Sclerosis man defends ‘miracle’

A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer who underwent a controversial treatment has hit out at claims that he was offered false hope.

Charity Sense About Science has claimed...
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Anti Bullying Week 17th-21st November 2008

17th-21st November 2008 is Anti-Bullying Week with the theme ‘Being different, belonging together’. The National Autistic Society are a member of the Anti-Bullying Alliance and we...
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Multiple sclerosis: Food ingredient may be cause of autoimmune disease



There's an ingredient in our food that scientists are beginning to...
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Stricter cannabis policing pushes people with MS towards illicit drugs trade



According to the British Cannabis Lobby, any efforts to implement...
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Interferon could be a key to preventing or treating Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) results when the body's own defense system attacks nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Now scientists led by John Russell, Ph.D., at Washington University School...
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Campath may benefit Multiple Sclerosis patients

Multiple Sclerosis patients have significant and sustained reduction in disability and risk of relapse on Alemtuzumab versus Rebif(R).

Genzyme Corporation and Bayer HealthCare...
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Increasing prevalence and incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in South East Wales



Epidemiological studies of multiple sclerosis...
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Hope for those with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases


Researchers are developing a technique that bypasses spinal injuries and nerve damage and allows patients to once again directly control movement through thought.

They...
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Multiple Sclerosis patients feel the benefits of vibration therapy trial

A trial to determine the benefits of vibration therapy for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers is having an immediate impact on participants, one stating that she could feel her feet again, and another...
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'Will my husband end up in jail?' - Multiple Sclerosis patient Debbie Purdy asks the question


Multiple sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy fears her...
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Possible fast-track Multiple Sclerosis test unveiled by Yorkshire team


Testing for diseases including cancer and multiple sclerosis could soon be as simple as using a pregnancy test kit, Yorkshire scientists claim today.

A team from Leeds...
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Hepatitis B immunisation does not generally increase the risk of multiple sclerosis

Most of the children immunised against hepatitis B are not at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), but those who received a certain type of the vaccine are, according to a new...
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Acute Multiple-Sclerosis relapses rarely result in permanent disability


Acute relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) rarely lead to disability, according to a retrospective chart review presented here at the American Neurological...
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European network to investigate gene causing multiple sclerosis

Ten research teams will investigate the genetic component of the multiple sclerosis' treatment, they will do it from the University of the Basque Country.

The University of the...
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Scientists link low vitamin D to Multiple Sclerosis risk in children

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Canadian researchers say they have found new...
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Unproven treatment "aids my Multiple Sclerosis"



Two years ago, my alarm went at 7.30am, I...
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Worldwide Multiple Sclerosis survey seeks answers

 

The number of people suffering from the neurological disease multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide could be far more than the...
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Treating Multiple Sclerosis with hormones

 

Hormones increasingly are shown to affect brain functions, and...
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Health and Wellbeing Day Salford


The Energise Centre in Salford is hosting a 'Health and Wellbeing Day' on Saturday 20th September from 11.00am -3.00pm.

Why not join in to find out about local...
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One-in-three MS patients admit they don’t like injecting their medication

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EPO may prove useful in the treatment Multiple Sclerosis memory problems


A drug used to increase blood production in both medical treatments and athletic doping scandals seems to also improve memory in those using it.

New research published in BMC...
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Human stem cells help mice in Multiple Sclerosis research


Human embryonic stem cells injected by Hadassah University Medical Center scientists in the brains of mice with an animal model of multiple sclerosis have for the first time halted the...
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Multiple Sclerosis world first in New Zealand study

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Carers 'need more financial help'

Carers The government must give more...
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Teva sues Novartis, Momenta over Multiple Sclerosis drug Copaxone patent

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd sued Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG and Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday, accusing them of infringing patents on its multiple...
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Avonex(R) long-term follow-up study in Multiple Sclerosis patients completes enrollment

Biogen Idec announced that enrollment is complete in the ASSURANCE trial, a long-term follow-up study which will assess up to 15 years of Avonex(R) (interferon beta-1a) treatment in an effort...
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Derbyshire Positive Support

Derbyshire Positive Support aims to support people who are HIV positive, their partners, families, friends and carers. We provide education, information and advice to people with the condition...
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Multiple Sclerosis drug may work against viral infection

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European Medicines Agency Update On Progressive Multifocalleukoencephalopathy (PML) And Tysabri

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At the end of July 2008, the European Medicines...
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MBP8298 - Eli Lilly funds $10 Million towards Maestro-01 Multiple Sclerosis trial

BioMS Logo BioMS Medical Corp, says drug giant Eli Lilly and Co...
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High risk of conversion to multiple sclerosis predicted by gene activity

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity that predicts which patients who experience the first clinical symptoms of multiple sclerosis - known as clinically isolated syndrome - are at...
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Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre Everyclick Charity Websearch Engine Launched

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As from August 1st 2008 MSRC has teamed with Everyclick to create a Websearch...
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Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre Chatroom Sessions for week commencing 4th August 2008.


Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre Chatroom Sessions for week commencing 4th August 2008.

We are holding 3 scheduled...
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New Multiple Sclerosis Centre in Scotland

A new centre for the research of Multiple Sclerosis has been set up in Scotland - the MS Society and Edinburgh University Centre for Translational Research has been established with the support of...
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Possible new trigger for Multiple Sclerosis found

 

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Vibrogym Auction in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre

Win a Vibrogym Domestic in our auction. Over the next two months you will be able to bid for a Vibrogym Domestic valued at £3000.


The highest bid received by 9.00am...
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Hope for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers as city scientist nears breakthrough

An Edinburgh scientist is nearing a breakthrough that will revolutionise the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and change the lives of generations of future sufferers. Edinburgh University's...
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Experiences of diagnosis and treatment among people with multiple sclerosis

RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this qualitative study was to examine patients' experiences of being read more

Brain cells may regenerate after damage from multiple sclerosis

Brian cells in areas targeted by multiple sclerosis may regenerate - often years after the initial injury, according to research by a team of Cleveland Clinic neuroscientists.

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MIT identifies cells for spinal-cord repair, could lead to Multiple Sclerosis treatment

A researcher at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has pinpointed stem cells within the spinal cord that, if persuaded to differentiate into more healing cells and fewer...
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Multiple sclerosis and cannabis - a cognitive and psychiatric study

Background: A significant minority of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) use cannabis, yet no study has examined the possible effects on mentation. Here, we...
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Vitamin D, hope for a new disease fighter for Multiple Sclerosis

In a Newark laboratory, researchers watch as mice stricken with multiple sclerosis suddenly walk. They peer into microscopes and see the growth of breast cancer...
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Are you up to the Grim Challenge?

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MSRC are delighted to announce the addition of a brand...
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NHS 'failing' multiple sclerosis patients

Just over a third of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have access to the recommended rehabilitation services, according to a study published today.

The research revealed other...
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Update on Copaxone FORTE Trial in Multiple Sclerosis

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced top-line results from a Phase III study designed to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of glatiramer acetate (GA) 40mg as compared to the...
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Possibility of distinct types of disease in Multiple sclerosis patients with same symptoms

Results raise prospects for tailoring treatments for patients with MS.

Animal studies by University of Michigan scientists suggest that people who...
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Multiple Sclerosis patients to get personal NHS budgets

Patients with conditions like multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease will have their own NHS budgets to buy the care they think is best for them.

The personalised NHS budgets will be...
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ATL/TV1102 reduces disease activity in multiple sclerosis patients

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Antisense Therapeutics Ltd. announced that anti-sense drug, ATL/TV1102, significantly reduced disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple...
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Ancient Retrovirus May Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis

Smoldering Infections of Two Common Viruses EBV and HHV-6 Cause Inherited Retrovirus Genes to Activate.

Brigitte Huber, PhD, of the Tufts University School of Medicine...
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