MS News Today

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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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Telemedicine Found Effective During Italy’s COVID-19 Lockdown & I Am Beautifully Rare Despite SPMS 17.03.2021 8:51

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how telemedicine has been found to be effective during Italy’s Covid-19 lockdown. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column by Jenn Powell’s about how she is accepting that her illness makes her feel rare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) R...

Protein-targeting Therapy Found to Lessen Inflammation in Preclinical Study 15.03.2021 9:29

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a protein-targeting therapy found to lessen inflammation in preclinical studies. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell describes her experiences of traveling with Secondary Progressive Multiple sclerosis and the problems she’s faced because of her disability. =========================...

European Project Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Improve Patient Care 12.03.2021 8:25

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a European project which uses artificial intelligence to help improve patient care. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “I Had a Stupid, Scary Spill, but It Could Have Been Much Worse”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progres...

Potential for Stem Cells to Repair Myelin Focus of University Toronto Team & Allowing Grief 10.03.2021 8:36

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how the potential for stem cells to repair myelin is the focus of a team at the University Toronto. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she describes how she has found the importance of allowing her mind to work through grief and why you need to let go. ===================...

NfL Mirrors Some Life Quality Aspects Felt by Patients & Painsomnia Unravels Me from Inside Out 08.03.2021 8:51

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how NfL mirrors some life quality aspects felt by patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell where she describes what painsomnia is and how this affects her day-to-day life. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read a...

Age Found to Be Main Driver of MS Disability & The Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community 05.03.2021 10:23

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how age is found to be a main driver of MS disability. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “The Disturbing Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read...

Innodem to Advance Way of Diagnosing, Tracking MS via Eye Movement & Hope Is My Cure for MS Today 03.03.2021 10:01

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Innodem’s new way of diagnosing and tracking MS through eye movement. Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell column where she discusses how she manages people’s expectations when they tell her about a possible ‘MS cure’. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression...

Stem Cell Transplant Can Produce Long-term Benefits in Relapsing MS Patients 01.03.2021 10:43

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how stem cell treatment is most effective for RRMS MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace, reads Jennifer Powell column where she describes how her last 10 years have been affected by a diagnosis and how she chooses to see the positives. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Prog...

#ACTRIMS2021 - Forum to Focus on Several MS-related Spectrums & Paying For MS Medications 26.02.2021 8:54

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the agenda for ACTRIMS 2021. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Are You Having Trouble Paying for Your MS Medications?”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pi...

Interview With World-Renowned Neurologist Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAS 25.02.2021 29:47

Jenn Powell sits with world-renowned neurologist, Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAN. Join the conversation as they discuss the longitudinal CLIMB study, pediatrics and MS, in addition to the cellular and psychosocial aspects of multiple sclerosis. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/ F...

Low Levels of Fatty Acid in MS Patients May Affect Their Immune System & Choosing What’s Best 24.02.2021 10:00

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how low levels of fatty acid may affect the immune system of patients with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she discusses how medications are being promoted through TV advertising and how this affected her decision about switching medications. ========================...

New Study Will Assess Tysabri Effects on MS Cognitive Fatigue & Quieting Myself While Living with MS 22.02.2021 8:54

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses a new study assessing the effects of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she discusses how meditation manages the symptoms of secondary progressive MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipon...

Brain Changes in Relapsing MS Found to Follow Pattern & The First COVID-19 Shot Is Finally in My Arm 19.02.2021 13:01

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how brain changes in Relapsing MS has been found to follow a pattern. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “The First COVID-19 Shot Is Finally in My Arm”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read...

Silo Pharma, University to Explore Ways of Making MS Therapies More Effective 17.02.2021 8:12

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Silo Pharma is set to explore ways of making MS therapies more effective. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how the language she told herself changed the trajectory of her life. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a...

Sexual Dysfunction Common in Men with MS, Review Finds & The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue 15.02.2021 11:19

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how sexual dysfunction is common in men with MS. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace talks about managing fatigue. If you’re struggling with fatigue listen to Jessie Ace’s one trick that she swears by for managing her fatigue and accomplishing tasks. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsin...

Public-private Partnership Will Assess Therapy Potential, Effects of CBD 12.02.2021 9:17

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a public-private partnership to assess the therapy potential and effects of CBD. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Upper Body Health Also Is Important for People with MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZ...

Helius Provides More Information to FDA About PoNS Device & How to Overcome Blue Feelings in 5 Steps 10.02.2021 10:09

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Helius and their delivery of information to the FDA about the PoNS device. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses the 5 steps you can take to reduce the common blue feelings one can get at the start of the year. Warning, bad jokes inside! ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progr...

BioNTech Vaccine Treats MS in Mice Without Dampening Immune System 08.02.2021 12:45

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a BioNTech vaccine that treats MS in mice without dampening the immune system. Jessie Ace discusses how she has learned to appreciate her progress with illustration and finding a way to be self-employed that works for her and around her MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipo...

Study: Past Long-term DMT Use Tapers Risk of Current MS Progression 05.02.2021 11:14

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how past long term DMT use tapers risk of current MS progression. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Don’t Jump to Conclusions Over a Breakthrough MS Vaccine Just Yet”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT®...

Target Tissues of Immune Attacks Too Often Ignored in Research, Study Says 03.02.2021 12:04

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses how target tissue of immune attacks is too often ignored in research. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace, discusses her views on resolutions and why she prefers to set goals and targets instead of make resolutions. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Re...

Obesity, High BMI Linked to Greater MS Risk, Autoimmune Activity 01.02.2021 12:37

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how obesity and a higher BMI are linked to a greater risk of developing MS and harmful autoimmune activity. Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist, Jessie Ace, talks through the ideas around why we do the things we do and why do we spend what little precious energy we have pleasing others? ===================================== Tr...

Less Sunlight Means More Risk of Relapse, Disability & Car Repairs Aren’t Easy When You Have MS 29.01.2021 11:47

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how less sunlight may mean that those with MS are at risk for more relapses. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Car Repairs Aren’t Easy When You Have MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) R...

Interview With Jon Strum, Host of RealTalkMS 28.01.2021 31:46

In the first episode of "The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast with Jenn Powell", Jenn talks with Jon Strum, host of the podcast, RealTalkMS. Jon shares his own experience as a caretaker for his wife who was diagnosed with progressive MS, in addition to what he sees as hope for those living with the disease. Join the conversation on our MS forums: http://www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow...

Sobek Prize Given Physician-scientist for Work in Progressive MS 27.01.2021 9:45

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the recipient of the 2020 Sobek prize given to a leading physician-scientist for work in the field multiple sclerosis. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace discusses a tip she discovered for lessening her fatigue by having a tech-free day. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progres...

Mentally Overestimating Motor Tasks May Cause Cognitive Fatigue in MS & Disclosing Your Diagnosis 25.01.2021 10:11

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mentally overestimating motor tasks may cause fatigue in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how hard it is to talk about your illness and others approach asking you about your diagnosis. Is there a ‘right’ way to tell them? ===================================== Treatment for Rela...