Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, packaged snacks, and ready-to-eat meals, may be associated with an increased risk of developing MS That’s according to a large study involving nearly 186,000 middle-aged adults in the UK, which found that each 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake – measured as a share of total food intake – was […]
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National charity MS Society have been in touch to ask our members if they could help by filling out a new survey. This short survey asks about your full experience around the time you were diagnosed with MS. From how you felt in the moment, what helped you in a positive way and what was
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We have been approached by a researcher from Kings College London about a study being funded by the MS Society to see if any of our members would like to take part. They have sent the following information; Help us co-design a new support tool for managing bowel symptoms We are inviting adults living with
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Researchers at the University of Bristol are exploring how the menstrual cycle impacts MS symptoms and other aspects of health. They are looking for people with MS who are aged 18-40 and have menstruated in the past 3 months to take part in their research. Participants must be happy using a smartphone app. The research
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We have been contacted by the University of the Highlands and Islands who are doing a study into cold therapies and whether these can ease sensitivity to heat and support management of MS symptoms. They are looking for people with MS to take part in online questionnaires. To be eligible, you must meet the following
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Are you living with limited mobility caused by MS? If so, could you help with a research study from Sheffield Hallam University? The study will involve an online workshop (maximum 2 hours with breaks) to help design an exercise programme for people with severe to moderate MS. The workshop will be scheduled during daytime or
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended natalizumab as a treatment option for some people living with hard to control MS in England. NICE decides which medicines are available on the NHS in England, and its guidance often influences decisions across the UK. In new final draft guidance, NICE recommends natalizumab
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A long term study of women in Norway has shown that a higher intake of vitamin D from food and supplements was linked to a lower risk of developing MS. Researchers found that women with higher vitamin D intake had a 42 percent lower risk of developing MS compared with those who consumed less. The
A new study suggests that a past infection with the Epstein Barr virus may change how the immune system behaves in people with certain genetic traits, increasing the likelihood of the body mistakenly attacking its own brain tissue. Researchers say this could help explain how viral infection and genetics come together to influence the risk
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We have received the following request for help with research to share with you; “My name is Melika Rostamkhani, and I am a PhD researcher at Sheffield Hallam University. I am contacting you to invite you to hear about an opportunity to contribute to this MS research project. I am currently working on a research
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