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January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

FDA Warns of Risks Linked to Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents Used in MRI Scans

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated a safety bulletin about gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), after studies raised new concerns about them. Doctors often use GBCAs ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 7, 2017

National MS Society Endorses US-Canada Registry Aiming to Advance Research and Patient Care

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has endorsed the North American Registry for Care and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, a collaborative effort involving other multiple sclerosis registries, ... Read more

November 9, 2017January 4, 2018

Longevity Receives $316,000 Grant to See if Its Nerve-cell-protecting Therapy Will Work in MS

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Longevity Biotech has received a $316,384 grant from the National MS Society to see if LBT-3627, the nerve cell-protecting therapy it has tested in Parkinson’s, can work in multiple sclerosis as well. ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017

National MS Society, Corrona to Launch Registry Comparing Approved MS Therapies

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has officially announced its collaboration with Corrona on the launch of the Corrona Multiple Sclerosis Registry to compare the safety and ... Read more

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

#MSParis2017 – Advances in Progressive and Pediatric MS Top ECTRIMS Highlights, NMSS Says

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A giant leap in research and interest in progressive multiple sclerosis — from a few people pushing for such work to 2,000 listening to updates on ... Read more

October 27, 2017

6 Tips for MS Patients, Families and Loved Ones

Multiple sclerosis is a difficult disease to live with. With no known cure, patients often find the day-to-day struggle very challenging. But they’re not the only ones who live with the disease — ... Read more

October 5, 2017October 6, 2017

Can iPhone App Grasp the MS Experience? Duke Study Wants to Find Out

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Researchers at Duke University want to determine if data collected through an iPhone app can ably capture individual experiences in people with multiple sclerosis to improve doctor-patient ... Read more

October 3, 2017October 4, 2017

MS Society, TG Therapeutics Partner to Advance Potential Oral Therapy for Progressive MS

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Fast Forward, a non-profit subsidiary of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will give financial support to TG Therapeutics to advance TGR-1202 (umbralisib) into preclinical testing as a ... Read more

September 27, 2017September 29, 2017

Woman with MS and Spouse to Trek 500 Miles to Raise Awareness, Funds for MS Society

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April and Bernie Hester are busy planning their second 500-mile thru-hike of South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail, which they will begin on Oct. 1 to raise awareness ... Read more

September 22, 2017September 25, 2017

National MS Society Among Groups Promoting Sept. 22 as Falls Prevention Awareness Day

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Today is Falls Prevention Awareness Day, an annual campaign that occurs every Sept. 22 to encourage multiple sclerosis patients and others prone to falls to give ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 14, 2017

Children and Teens with Multiple Sclerosis Consume Less Iron, Study Reports

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Children with multiple sclerosis consume less iron, which may affect their immune and nervous systems, according to a study. Most MS cases occur between the ages of ... Read more

July 5, 2017

How to Rediscover Intimacy When You Have MS

Intimacy is often challenging, and sometimes uncomfortable, for anyone, but having a chronic disease like MS just adds another layer to a tough topic. According to the ... Read more

June 21, 2017June 20, 2017

Everyday Matters: A Positive Program for People with MS

Columns, You've Got Some Nerves - A Column By Judy Lynn

Many years ago, not long after my MS diagnosis, my cousin gave me a “gratitude journal.” At that time, I was all too aware of what ... Read more

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

National MS Society Highlights Diet, Lifestyle Research Focusing on Living Well With Multiple Sclerosis

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The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has selected research highlights from a recent MS conference in an effort to help make living with the disease less burdensome. Presentations from the ... Read more

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

National MS Society Joins Other Groups Urging Reform of U.S. Law Protecting Disabled Airline Passengers

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a dozen other advocacy groups have banded together to support the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017, a bill seeking to strengthen the ... Read more

May 31, 2017

8 Ways to Get Involved in Raising Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis

While most people have heard of multiple sclerosis, they’re often not really sure what the disease is or how it affects those who live with it. There ... Read more

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

Multiple Sclerosis Experts Offer Guidelines on Contraceptive Use Among Women with MS

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Two studies that recently appeared in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal shed light on how contraceptive use may affect women with MS, as well as how the disease might affect ... Read more

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Commits to $17 Million for 43 Research Projects

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is pumping $17 million into 43 research projects that represent almost half of its $40-million research funding commitment in 2017. Among the projects are trials ... Read more

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Bike MS Event in Fort Worth Expected to Attract 2,000 Cyclists and Raise $1.8M for MS Research

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More than 2,000 bicyclists are expected to join in the 30th Annual Running of the Bike MS: Sam’s Club Round-Up Ride, set for May 6-7 in Fort ... Read more

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

‘Adequate and Rapid Delivery’ of Ocrevus Expected, Says Genentech Director in Interview

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Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), now approved for both relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), is expected to become available in the coming week. While patients and neurologists are ... Read more

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

Excitement to Cautious Optimism — Reactions to Approval of Ocrevus

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The historic approval of Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), the first-ever treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), set off ripples in the relatively calm waters of MS news reporting. ... Read more

March 27, 2017April 7, 2017

6 Resources That Will Make Living With MS A Little Bit Easier

You’ve been recently diagnosed with MS: now what? Where do you go to find information free from unpronounceable medical jargon (besides here, of course)? How do ... Read more

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

National MS Society Urges Lawmakers to Oppose American Health Care Act, Details Why in Interview

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Carol Hardaway was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1990. After years of enduring relapses that brought episodes of complete blindness, numbness, tingling, debilitating fatigue, and ... Read more

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

National MS Society-Sponsored Group Creates Tool Set to Measure Outcomes in MS Clinical Trials

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Four newly published articles, the focused work of a group of researchers, evaluate the validity of four outcome measures commonly used in clinical trials of multiple ... Read more

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Walk MS 2017 Events Expected to Bring Total Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Past $1 Billion

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This year’s annual Walk MS event will bring cumulative fundraising for multiple sclerosis (MS) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) since 1988 to more than $1 billion, say ... Read more

February 2, 2017

Eat, Drink and Be Merry for MS at the Annual Memphis “Brew Movement”

People in Memphis will be able to attend the 8th Annual “Brew Movement” which raises money for the Mid-South Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Association. According ... Read more

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

21st Century Cures Act Expected to Bring Real Change to MS Patients’ Lives

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President Obama’s signing of the 21st Century Cures Act on Dec. 13 is expected to bring real change to those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The ... Read more

October 28, 2016

6 Tips for MS Patients, Families & Loved Ones

Multiple sclerosis is a difficult disease to live with. Still with no known cure, sometimes you may find the day-to-day struggle very challenging. But MS patients are not the only ... Read more

October 21, 2016

7 Tips for a Healthier Life with MS

Living with multiple sclerosis is no walk in the park. Because it is such a difficult condition to live with, you may wonder about ways to improve ... Read more

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

National MS Society Calls on Leaders to Lower Prices and Improve Access to MS Medications

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has launched an initiative, called Make MS Medications Accessible, calling for change in the pricing of multiple sclerosis (MS) medications in the U.S., which ... Read more

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016

Parents of Youngsters with MS Voice Needs and Frustrations in Study

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A study exploring the difficulties parents experience when their child develops multiple sclerosis (MS) found that more support and education — from healthcare and school staff, as well ... Read more

August 23, 2016August 23, 2016

Video Series Helps to Guide MS Patients in US with Legal and Planning Issues

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A new video series for multiple sclerosis patients in the U.S. looks to help them better understand the complex legal and planning issues they face. The ... Read more

August 12, 2016

Recreation (Enjoying Yourself!) with Multiple Sclerosis

Emotional health is important when battling any illness, including multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite this, sometimes the benefits of emotional health are overlooked by healthcare providers. In ... Read more

August 12, 2016

Thinking About the Benefits and Risks of Treatment and Lifestyle Decisions

Here are 7 tips for a healthier multiple sclerosis life. This video from the National MS Society explores the factors people must consider when making treatment and ... Read more

August 1, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue: What You Need to Know

n According to a study. fatigue – the most commonly reported symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) – is associated with disease comorbidities such as depression, ... Read more

July 29, 2016

What You Need to Know About Interferon Beta (Avonex®, Betaseron®, Extavia®, Rebif®)

Back in February, a study showed the variability of immune responses in different people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and suggested this heterogeneity affected responses to the commonly prescribed MS medication ... Read more

July 28, 2016

14 Celebrity Ambassadors for the MS Cause

According to the National MS Society, there are many celebrities who were touched by the multiple sclerosis (MS) cause and make efforts every day to help ... Read more

July 10, 2016

International Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance

In February, Dr. Timothy Coetzee from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society presented an overview of the objectives and achievements of the International Progressive MS Alliance (PMSA). In this National ... Read more

July 10, 2016

How to Exercise if You Have Multiple Sclerosis

The benefits of exercise and physical activity for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is undeniable, with more and more studies stating that exercise can help ease some symptoms of MS, ... Read more

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

Local MS Society to Honor Colorado State University at 2016 Dinner of Champions

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The president of Colorado State University (CSU), Tony Frank, will be accepting the Norman Cohn Hope Award on behalf of his university, recognizing its work in advancing research ... Read more