Blog: Nov 2017

The MS Society explore 5 myths about cannabis and MS

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source MS Society:

There’s mounting evidence to show that cannabis could help pain and muscle spasms for people with MS. But with tonnes of information swirling around the internet, it’s hard to be sure what’s true and what’s not.

We dived into the details to bust 5 common myths about cannabis and MS:

1. ‘Cannabis for medicinal use’ means any kind of cannabis

This can be confusing, as the media often refers to both licensed cannabis products and the illegal...

Special Christmas Shopping Event in Reading

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Reading Borough Council

Once again, Reading Borough Council are hosting a Special Shopping Evening for older and those with disabilities.

MS Society Photographer at BMSTC 30th November 2017

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

On Thursday 30th November Raffa, a photographer from the MS Society, will be here at the Centre.

Ozanimod Superior to Avonex in Treating Relapsing MS in Phase 3 Trials, Celgene Reports

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:

Celgene released the results of two Phase 3 trials showing that patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) who were treated with ozanimod had lower relapse rates and fewer MRI brain lesions compared to those given a current first-line therapy, Avonex (interferon β-1a).

These results will be used to support a request for ozanimod’s approval as an MS therapy with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a filing known as a New Drug...

Cannabinoid, Dronabinol, Seen as Long-term Treatment Option for Neuropathic Pain in Phase 3 Study

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients being treated with dronabinol, a cannabinoid, do not show signs of drug abuse or dependency, leading researchers to conclude it has potential to be a long-term and safe treatment option for neuropathic pain.

Christmas Fair Success!

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered and organised our Christmas Fair on Saturday - a great time was had by all.

The Search for a Miracle Cure - Channel 4, 23rd November at 10pm

23 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Radio Times:

Documentary following leading lawyer Mark Lewis, the man who fought the News of the World in the phone hacking scandal, as he joins a clinical trial that might offer a breakthrough cure for multiple sclerosis. He learned he had the condition at the age of 25 but his high-profile battle with the tabloids has exacerbated his symptoms. Now 50, he travels to Hadassah University Medical Centre in Jerusalem, where the work being done could have a positive impact on...

Targeting Blood-clotting Protein Can Restore Brain’s Potential to Repair Myelin Layer, Study Shows

8 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:

A blood-clotting protein called fibrinogen prevents myelin production and blocks the neuron remyelination repair process in mice, a study finds.

Cladribine: new oral treatment to be available for people with relapsing MS

8 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source MS Society:

A new oral treatment for relapsing MS, called cladribine, will be made available on the NHS in England and Wales within the next three months.

Diagnostic Blood Test May Be Able to Distinguish Between RRMS and PPMS, Researchers Say

8 November 2017
Pippa Vincent-Cooke

Source Mutiple Sclerosis News Today:

In the future, a blood test may make diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) much easier, thanks to newly identified biomarker patterns that distinguish between MS patients and healthy people.

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