Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

June 6, 2016June 22, 2016

#CMSC16 – MS and Yoga: Author and Instructor Says Ancient Discipline Can Help Patients in Many Ways

Mindy Eisenberg is the author of the book “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body” and Multiple Sclerosis News Today had the chance to hear exclusively and in person ... Read more

October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Updates On Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Genzyme, a Sanofi company, recently announced novel positive 5-year experimental data from the extension study of Lemtrada® (alemtuzumab) in individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Read the findings here: http://bit.ly/1LEWNQV ... Read more

October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Listen to MS News Today’s Exclusive Interview With Roche on Ocrelizumab

Dr. Peter Chin, a renowned neurologist and Principal Medical Director of Global Neuroscience Development at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, participated in an exclusive interview ... Read more

October 8, 2015October 10, 2015

Mike Nace, Editor-in-Chief of Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Reviews Day 1 at #ECTRIMS2015

Read the articles mentioned in the podcast: ECTRIMS 2015 Congress: a Look at Young Investigator Session I ECTRIMS 2015 Congress: a Look at Young Investigator Session II ... Read more

October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

#ECTRIMS2015 – What Would You Like To Ask Genentech?

  This year, Multiple Sclerosis News Today will be offering live, on-site coverage of the ECTRIMS conference in Barcelona Spain. Dr. Ana de Barros, PhD is attending the conference as the ... Read more

October 6, 2015October 6, 2015

10 Must-Read Articles For #ECTRIMS2015

Here is what you need to read before #ECTRIMS2015 1.       Could Genentech’s Ocrelizumab Become the First Effective Primary Progressive MS Therapy?   2.      Ocrelizumab: a Promising New ... Read more

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

MS News Today at #ECTRIMS2015

Tune in to MS News Today for full, on-site coverage of ECTRIMS 2015. Join us on twitter @MSNewsToday and keep track of these hashtags: #ECTRIMS2015 / #MSNewsToday  Facebook: ... Read more

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

‪#‎InternationalMusicDay‬ – Songs Dedicated to MS by MS Radio

Check the MS Radio for songs dedicated to MS! Click here! Read more about the MS Radio! ... Read more

September 30, 2015October 1, 2015

Updates On #Wellness for MS Patients

Read the complete article here: http://bit.ly/1RfUhzp   ... Read more

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

1200 People With Relapsing MS Needed For RPC1063, Avonex Clinical Trials

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

Clinical investigators worldwide are beginning to recruit 1,200 patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis for a study assessing the effectiveness of two different doses of RPC1063 (Receptos, Inc.), an experimental oral therapy, ... Read more

July 7, 2015July 8, 2015

Report Shows MS Patients Miss Out On Access To Palliative Care Services

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A recent report by Marie Curie fellows organization suggests that those suffering from neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis are missing out on care that could make a major difference ... Read more

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015

Association Of British Neurologists Releases New Guidelines For Multiple Sclerosis

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The Association of British Neurologists (ABN) recently published new guidelines for how Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis should be monitored and prescribed in the United ... Read more

April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

Multiple Sclerosis Patients Could One Day Benefit From Brain Boost Study

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A recent study suggests that in the future multiple sclerosis patients could benefit from treatments intended to boost their brain function. The study was published in Nature Neuroscience and received funding ... Read more

February 24, 2015September 17, 2015

Pathological Progression of Multiple Sclerosis Documented For The First Time

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An international group of researchers from the Center for Brain Research at the MedUni Vienna have published a paper in the Lancet Neurology journal titled “Pathological mechanisms in progressive multiple sclerosis,” documenting ... Read more

December 11, 2014July 19, 2016

MS Society Heralds 2014 as a Year Of Great Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research

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2014 was a year of major progress in research for treating and curing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year the National Multiple ... Read more

December 8, 2014June 11, 2015

Disappointing Results for Fingolimod Phase III Trial In Primary Progressive MS

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Novartis International recently provided an update on its fingolimod Phase III trial evaluating the use of the drug in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), reporting that the study did not ... Read more

December 8, 2014December 12, 2014

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Announces FDA To Review sBLA For Dysport® As Treatment For Upper Limb Spasticity

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) to treat upper limb spasticity, ... Read more

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014

‘Treat Me Right’ MS Society Campaign Shortlisted For Award

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The Treat Me Right campaign from the MS Society in the UK was recently shortlisted for this year’s voluntary sector campaign Public Affairs Award. The campaign was launched in April 2014 during MS ... Read more

November 14, 2014

Will It Be Possible To Predict Good And Bad Days For Multiple Sclerosis Patients?

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Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is trying to assess the possibility of predicting good and bad days for people suffering with multiple sclerosis (MS) and help ... Read more

October 30, 2014October 31, 2014

Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease Diagnoses, Treatments To Improve Using New DNA Software

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Researchers from UC San Francisco, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Yale School of Medicine recently developed a software tool that helps researchers understand ... Read more

October 17, 2014October 20, 2015

“MS Radio” Offers Multiple Sclerosis Patients Breaking News, Articles & Tips About the Disease

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Multiple Sclerosis information resource MSology.com has announced the launch of MS Radio, an exclusive MS-focused radio program, to celebrate the organization’s second anniversary. MSology.com provides news, feature articles ... Read more

October 14, 2014July 19, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis Patients Gain Access To Novel Image Sharing Platform

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StatRad is a technology leader in radiology and HealthCare Journey a virtual multiple sclerosis center and educator website guided by the motto, Stop Searching Start Learning. According ... Read more