MS News Today

MS News & Perspectives

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Multiple Sclerosis News Today seeks to fill an unmet need in healthcare news journalism by providing patients and their families with a reliable news journal on MS that they can engage with on a daily basis for the latest news and MS resources.

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MindMaze’s Therapeutic Games Opening to More MS, Neurologic Patients 30.06.2021 7:47

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MindMaze’s therapeutic games are opening to more MS, and other neurologic, patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how a Friday night film triggered a realization about her MS flares. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about M...

Perceptions of Medication Can Predict MS Treatment Adherence And Persistence 28.06.2021 11:31

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how perceptions of medication can predict MS treatment adherence, persistence. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column where she describes how meaningful her dog, Abby, is to her whilst living with SPMS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZEN...

Minority Representation in MS Research Still Lacking, but There Is Hope 25.06.2021 16:58

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how minority research in MS is still lacking, but there is hope. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Do High Antibody Levels Mean I’m Protected Against COVID-19?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipon...

Interview with Ed Tobias, Senior Patient And Author of The Book, “We Are Not Drunk, We Have MS” 24.06.2021 37:12

Jenn Powell sits with Ed Tobias, senior patient columnist at MS News Today. Diagnosed with MS at age 32 in 1980, Ed writes the “The MS Wire” column for Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Join Jenn and Ed as they discuss living with secondary progressive MS later in life, disease-modifying-therapies, managing relationships, and more. Listen as Ed shares his broad spectrum of knowledge with the greater...

Fatigue Prevalence Remains High in MS Patients & I'm Changing My Diet 23.06.2021 11:46

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how fatigue prevalence remains high in MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how her neurologist gave her three options around treatments and she opted to change her diet. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a o...

New 3D Model May Help in Promoting Myelin and Preventing Its Loss & Learning to Love A New MS Diet 21.06.2021 10:44

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a new 3D model may help in promoting myelin and preventing its loss. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace talks through how it was hard at first being on her new diet, however, by changing her thinking she’s now growing to love it. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MA...

Lower Intestinal Fatty Acids May Contribute to MS in Women 18.06.2021 10:47

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how lower intestinal fatty-acids may contribute to MS in women. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “45 Years and Counting, Even With MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT,...

Short Film for Hispanic/Latinx MS Patients Found to Improve Perceptions And Attitudes 16.06.2021 12:50

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a short film for Hispanic/Latinx MS patients improved perceptions and attitudes. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie ace discusses how setting herself a goal of running 10 miles throughout April helped her gain control of an MS flare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MA...

US Patent Issued for Software That Could Make MRI Scans Safer 14.06.2021 8:54

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the US patent issued for software that could make MRI scans safer. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes what she went through over the 5 weeks and how hypnotherapy helped her through it. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT,...

Safety of Oral DMTs for RRMS in Real-world Use Seen to Match Trial Findings 11.06.2021 12:19

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how oral DMT’s for RRMS in real-world use are seen to match trial findings. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Should Dr. Google Help Guide Your Treatment?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod)...

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Greater Disability And Spinal Lesions in MS 09.06.2021 10:10

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how restless leg syndrome is more common in those with higher disability and spinal lesions. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses what hypnotherapy actually is and some of the myths around it that aren’t true. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponim...

#InstagramLive With Jenn Powell in Celebration of #WorldMSDay 09.06.2021 54:09

#InstagramLive here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPhKJn5pWLa/ On May 30th, MS News Today columnist and podcaster Jenn Powell was live on Instagram in celebration of #WorldMSDay. She was joined by her sister, Laura Lewis. They discussed Jenn’s journey with multiple sclerosis and how important it is to have a good support system while managing the disease. Later on the conversation, Greg Sonn join...

Combining Different Tests Gives Clearer View of Patient Life Quality & First Hypnotherapy Session 07.06.2021 10:27

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how combining different tests gives a clearer view of a patient’s quality of life. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses what she experienced in her first session of hypnotherapy and what she learned. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read ab...

MS Society of Canada Grant to Support AI in Predicting Disease Course 04.06.2021 8:39

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a grant by the MS society of Canada to support AI in predicting disease course. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “How Do You Define an MS Cure?”, a column by Ed Tobias where he discusses a question that he gets lot: “Why aren't researchers doing more to find a cure for MS?". =============...

Mindfulness Helps to Reduce Depression And Fatigue in MS Patients 02.06.2021 10:18

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mindfulness helps to reduce depression and fatigue in MS patients. Also, columnist Jessie Ace describes how after a suggestion from a friend decided to try a new type of therapy. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that can sign...

One-Third of Those in The UK With MS Keep Their Status a Secret & Managing Anxiety With Meditation 31.05.2021 8:43

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how one-third of those in the UK with MS keep their status a secret. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes how Marisa Peer’s guided meditation helped manage anxiety around her MS flare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a...

Harvard Professor Wins Dystel Prize for Uncovering MS Immune Mechanisms 28.05.2021 10:31

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the 2021 Dystel prize for innovation in multiple sclerosis. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “When an Unexpected Driving Test Causes a Pseudo-flare”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod)...

Interview with Meghan Beier, PhD, Neuropsychologist & Expert on Mood and Cognition Symptoms 27.05.2021 35:30

Dr. Beier is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins. She is a nationally recognized expert on the mood and cognition symptoms common to multiple sclerosis. Join Jenn as she speaks with Meghan about specific skills and techniques to improve quality of life, reduce unwanted emotions, enhance brain skills, and reduce fears around...

WNT9B Genetic Variant Linked to Increased Relapse Risk & The Importance of Laughter 26.05.2021 11:54

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how WNT9B genetic variant linked to increased relapse risk. Also, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s article which describes how important laughter and a sense of humor is in coping with an unpredictable disease like MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MA...

MS Has 3 Distinct Subtypes, Study of MRI Brain Patterns Using AI Reports 24.05.2021 11:30

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS has 3 distinct subtypes as shown in AI reports. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column about why Jennifer uses the words ‘I am fine’ to protect the people around her from knowing the truth. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (si...

Thickness of Retina Layers May Predict MS Progression and Relapses 21.05.2021 13:03

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how retinal layer thickness may predict MS progression. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Varies by DMS, Study Finds”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (si...

Rates of MS Seem to Rise With Nations’ Prosperity & MS and Melodies: Healing Through Music 19.05.2021 10:00

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how rates of MS seem to rise with nations’ prosperity. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column as she discusses the role music plays in managing her MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pil...

Wise Will Seek FDA Approval for Digital Anxiety Management Therapy 17.05.2021 8:48

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses FDA approval for Wise’s digital anxiety management therapy. Also, columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell where she describes how her new role of being the caregiver in her relationship makes her feel. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZEN...

Machine Learning of Walking Patterns Could Help Predict MS Progression & New DMT Comparison Tool 14.05.2021 12:34

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a machine learning of walking patterns could help predict progression in those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “This New Tool Can Help You Choose Which DMT to Use”. To try the DMT Choice Tool go to: https://clinicspeak.com/dmt/#/ ===========...

FDA Approves PoNS Device to Help Adults in Rehab for Walking Problems & Finding Positivity Amid MS 12.05.2021 11:10

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the FDA approval of the PoNS device which helps gait in adults with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column by Jenn Powell where she describes the power of thoughts and how they build the decisions we make. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipon...