Multiple Sclerosis News Today

ICYMI: A new study out of India shows MS may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. See what role T-helper cells may play in the connection: bit.ly/3H3UACz #MS #MSResearch #MSNews #Alzheimers #Bionews

Experts are calling for tailored strategies to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of older people with multiple sclerosis. buff.ly/A4sYoU8 #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

Emergency department visits are more likely for MS patients who have comorbidities, aren't on DMTs, or don't have private insurance, a study found. buff.ly/L1P7vq7 #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

A&W Canada’s Burgers to Beat MS Day is returning for its 17th year to raise funds for MS Canada and its efforts to support the MS community. buff.ly/LUIkcvy #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

Results showed those with high antibody levels in at least two samples were 400 times more likely to develop MS. Learn more about the test: bit.ly/4kUuMXC #MS #MSDiagnosis #MSResearch #MSNews #Bionews

Unsure about your workplace rights and any accommodations you may be entitled to? We break them down here: bit.ly/4kRnIeb #MS #WorkingWithMS #MSCommunity #WorkplaceAccommodations #Accessibility #ChronicIllnessAtWork

Columnist Ben Hofmeister has found that some of his MS problems are pretty unusual, and fairly specific to his disease community. buff.ly/NBUszlb #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

MS may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, possibly due to changes in the activity of immune T-cells, a new genetic analysis suggests. buff.ly/FkQCeyO #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

Recent clinical trial findings hint at music therapy’s potential to significantly reduce psychosocial fatigue and heat sensitivity in MS. Explore the science behind it: bit.ly/44L4KkT #MS #MSResearch #MSNews #MSTreatment #LivingWithMS #MSLife #MSSymptoms #MusicTherapy

After one year of treatment, 90% of patients had no new lesions, relapses, or sustained disability progression. Catch up on all the findings: bit.ly/45eeoMV #MS #RelapsingMS #RRMS #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews #Bionews

ICYMI: Two of every three adults carry the virus, which sometimes presents with no symptoms but can stay in the body for life. Explore new findings showing its ability to degrade the myelin sheath: bit.ly/4o0C2DZ #MultipleSclerosis #MSRiskFactor #MSResearch #MSAwareness

Fumarate therapies are equally effective among Black, Hispanic, Asian, and white people with relapsing forms of MS, a real-world study shows. buff.ly/QxH0K5W #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

Fenebrutinib significantly reduced new lesions with active inflammation in people with relapsing MS in a Phase 2 trial.  buff.ly/Hi8q6SO #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

"What's normal anyway?" #LivingWithMS #MSLife #ThisIsMS #Spoonie #SpoonieLife

Regular exercise that follows established guidelines for physical activity in MS lead to clinically meaningful improvements in depression. buff.ly/NXXZEen #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

A mouse study showed a link between an infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of cold sores, and MS. multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/202… #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews

Spasticity treatments are few and far between, but a new therapy may offer promise to those dealing with this common but frustrating symptom. See how it works: bit.ly/4nZDiXQ #MSResearch #MSTreatment #Spasticity #ClinicalTrial #Bionews

Most people aren't familiar with MS and the far-reaching impacts it can have. How do you explain how it affects your life? #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #LivingWithMS #ThisIsMS

ICYMI: Results based on a large study highlight healthcare utilization leading up to diagnosis for MS patients. Review the findings here: bit.ly/4lXCvF3 #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #LivingWithMS #MSAwareness #Bionews

A six-week music-based intervention may reduce psychosocial fatigue and heat pain sensitivity in people with multiple sclerosis, a study suggests. buff.ly/kpoKv6l #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews