Source The Guardian: Researchers will test several drugs at once to speed up identification of those that slow or reverse symptoms
UK to test existing drugs as treatment for MS in world-first trial Read More »
Source MS Society: A new study has discovered a specific gene plays a major role in myelin repair becoming less effective as we age. To stop MS from getting worse, we need to find ways to repair damaged myelin – the protective coating around nerves in our brains. Although our bodies have the natural ability to repair myelin,
Why do our brains stop repairing myelin as we get older? Read More »
An interesting study on mindfulness-based interventions for mental well-being among people with multiple sclerosis.
Mindfulness-based interventions for mental well-being among people with MS Read More »
Source MS Trust: One in six of us live with a neurological condition. Millions of individuals, stories and experiences cannot be ignored.
Neuro Life Now is a new organisation that wants to hear your experiences of treatment and care within the NHS or from other social care providers.
Neuro Life Now want to hear about your experiences Read More »
Professor Giovannoni from Barts has just released a really useful MS-specific vaccine Q&A. (Note: people should always follow the advice of their own consultant or medical professional)
MS specific vaccine Q&A Read More »
Source MS Society: Our two Centres of Excellence in Cambridge and Edinburgh will be working together to find new treatments, faster, for everyone living with MS.
A shared goal to stop MS – new funding for research Centres of Excellence Read More »
Source BBC: A new treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis has been approved by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC).
Scotland first in UK to approve ‘take at home’ MS drug Read More »
Do you remember the iStep research project? A few years ago, some of the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre members took part in the MS Society UK funded research. If you did, you might remember Dr Andrea Stennett?
Meet the physio helping people with advanced MS use their hands Read More »
Do you have secondary progressive MS? Do you want to help with research?
An opportunity to take part in a MS research study Read More »
