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March 18, 2021

Understanding Effects of Diagnosis Disclosure in MS: Anne Kever, PhD

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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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March 15, 2021 Anne Kever, PhD The postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University discussed her abstract from ACTRIMS Forum 2021 on…
An MS Patients Story

March 17, 2021

What’s the Difference Between Neuromyelitis Optica and MS?

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  • NMO (NMOSD/Devics)
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Two nerve conditions Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks myelin, the outside layer of nerve cells.…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms

March 16, 2021

BTK blockers make headway in multiple sclerosis

  • MS Research Study and Reports
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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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By targeting both arms of the immune system, not just B cells, brain-penetrant inhibitors of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase could improve…
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March 16, 2021

LEARN about Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors: a promising emerging treatment option for multiple sclerosis

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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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 Introduction Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) leading to demyelination and neurodegeneration.…
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March 15, 2021

New research describes how the inflammation characteristic of multiple sclerosis affects neurons

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Inflammation destroys the junctions between neurons, slowing information transfer With electrical signals zapping at speeds up to 288 km/h (180 mph),…
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March 15, 2021

Financial & Employment Resources for the MS Community

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  • For the Benefit of the Patient
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Unemployment insurance, tax assistance and other resources designed to help those affected by multiple sclerosis facing financial hardship due to…
Accessibility

March 15, 2021

Resources & Support During Coronavirus

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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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The National MS Society is here to help people affected by multiple sclerosis and their families overcome the physical, mental…
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March 15, 2021

Vaccinations in multiple sclerosis patients receiving disease-modifying drugs

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Susana Otero-Romero 1, Alberto Ascherio, Christine Lebrun-Frénay Abstract Purpose of review: This review focuses on new evidence supporting the global immunization strategy for multiple…
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March 15, 2021

Another Voice: People with disabilities could face health care discrimination

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People living with disabilities depend on life-saving medications. Angela F. Williams Patients with disabilities are 11 times more likely to…
Misc. MS Related

March 13, 2021

• Mouse Study Finds Potential Treatment for Myelin Repair for MS, Aging

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A decline in the activity of the GPR17 gene is responsible for age-related brain deterioration caused by the loss of myelin, a…
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