Category: Multiple Sclerosis

I’m Feeling Useless in a Time of Need – An MS Patient Leader’s story

When others are doing their part during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s difficult to be told the best we can do…

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Telemedicine: Not perfect, but better than spreading the virus

written by: Ed Tobias – Apr3, 2020 Full article Dr. Barry Singer also has moved to virtual visits. Singer, who…

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Potential Utilities of Mask Wearing and Instant Hand Hygiene for Fighting SARS-CoV-2

Abstract Background: The surge of patients in the pandemic of COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 may overwhelm the medical…

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Limited data now, but registries of COVID-19 MS patients are underway

Article provided by: Cherie C. Binns RN BS MSCN Treating MS During COVID-19 Written by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today  March 30,…

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Congress Sets COVID-19 Resources and Relief

Provided by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society March 30, 2020 Click here for a comprehensive list of resources and relief available…

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Emergency Assistance Grant application from MS Foundation

MS Focus’ Emergency Assistance Grant provides full or partial financial assistance for urgent needs related to rent, utilities, or medication.  Disclaimer – MS…

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U.S. – FDA Approves Bristol Myers Squibb’s ZEPOSIA® (Ozanimod), a New Oral Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

In clinical trials, ZEPOSIA demonstrated efficacy on a key clinical marker of disease activity – annualized relapse rate (ARR) – as compared…

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Synthetic MRI Can Be Useful in Calculating Myelin Volume Fraction, MS Study Says

A new study compares synthetic magnetic resonance imaging (SyMRI) to other techniques for measuring myelin volume fraction in patients with multiple sclerosis…

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Guidance for the use of disease modifying therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 CMSC Meeting in Orlando IS CANCELLED People with MS have asked for guidance on the use of Disease Modifying…

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The role of a mental health counselor in your healthcare team

By Jessica T. Social Worker Some people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) may choose to see a counselor during the course…

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