Category: MS Drug Therapies

THE SCIENCE OF MS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We’re breaking down the science behind the condition to reconstruct a new understanding of MS that may build a better…

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Australia MS News: Expensive MS drug (Mavenclad) to be on PBS next year

A drug used to treat people with multiple sclerosis has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. www.9news.com.au  · Dec…

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Shots, Infusions, or Pills for Your MS?

DECEMBER 21, 2018  BY ED TOBIAS There are more than a dozen disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS. Some are…

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Ocrevus Now Available Through NHS Scotland to Treat RRMS

Dec 12, 2018 Ocrevus (ocrelizumab, by Genentech) is now available through the National Health System (NHS) of Scotland to treat patients with…

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Video: Real Talk Multiple Sclerosis: The Escalation Model of MS

Escalation Therapy options – The Risks, The Benefits. Published by Aaron Boster, MD, (in his opinion). This video and the…

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Ocrelizumab Reduces Risk of Upper Extremity Disability in PPMS Patients

A new assessment of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) has found the monoclonal antibody has capability to…

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Teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis

Review article He D, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016. Show full citation Abstract BACKGROUND: This is an update of…

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Hospital Charges $123,000 for Two MS Treatments

By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Nov. 28, 2018 — Shereese Hickson’s multiple sclerosis was flaring again. Spasms in her…

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Relapsing MS Therapy, Lemtrada, Carries Rare But Serious Risk of Stroke and Artery Tears, FDA Warns

December 2, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert, warning about a rare but life-threatening risk of…

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FDA Warns of Rare Risk of Severe Worsening in MS Disability After Stopping Gilenya Use

NOVEMBER 26, 2018 BY ANA PENA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert, warning that people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) who stop…

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