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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Myelin Restored on Regenerated Optic Nerve Fibers of Mice & Feeling Like a Fraud Being Symptom Free 25.11.2020 10:05

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study in which myelin is restored on regenerated optic nerve fibers of mice. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks about how receiving a NEDA (no evidence of disease activity) from a recent MRI makes her feel like a fraud. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | M...

Innovation Challenge Seeks Solutions From Entrepreneurs in MS Community & Going Through MS Diagnosis 23.11.2020 7:47

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the Innovation Challenge sponsored by Lyfebulb and Bristol Myers Squibb. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, shares the advice from her and her husband that is often missed by medical professionals. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about...

Newly Discovered Type of Immune Cells May Help Treat MS & MSIF New Recommendations On COVID-19 20.11.2020 11:15

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the discovery of new immune cells that may help treat Multiple Sclerosis Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias, the discusses how the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) is issuing new recommendations to protect against COVID19. ============...

No Link Between Skin Condition Vitiligo and MS & How to Go on Holiday Without Leaving Your House 18.11.2020 9:35

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a recent study suggesting that there is no association between the skin condition Vitiligo and MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, shows you how to practice visualization going on a holiday without even leaving your house, along with more practical applications. ===================================== Trea...

VX-765 Therapy, Given Through Nose, Limits MS Progression & Fighting Anxiety to Help Others With MS 16.11.2020 12:45

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how an early study shows that VX-765 therapy, given through the nose, limits MS progression. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses how she fought past her anxiety to create a resource to help others diagnosed with illnesses like MS, despite challenges. ===================================== Treatment...

Majority of MS Patients in US Report Mistreatment & aHSCT Gets a Boost in US With NMSS 13.11.2020 13:14

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the results of a survey suggesting that the majority of MS patients in the U.S. report mistreatment by caregivers. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias entitled aHSCT Gets a Boost in US With the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommendation. ========...

Risk Factors for Unemployment in People With MS & We Are What We Tell Ourselves 11.11.2020 10:26

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses risk factors for unemployment in people with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled We Are What We Tell Ourselves. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that...

Metabolic Changes Relating to MS Onset and Progression & Do You Speak with Your Partner About MS? 09.11.2020 9:20

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses metabolic changes relating to MS onset and progression. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Do You Speak Candidly with Your Partner about Your Diagnosis? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read...

Almost Half of US MS Patients Surveyed Report Using Cannabis for Nerve Pain, Sleep 06.11.2020 13:28

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how almost half of MS patients in the US surveyed, report using cannabis for nerve pain and sleep. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias entitled MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Caregivers, VX-765 ===================================== Treatment for R...

Hypertension Common Among MS Patients in US & 3 Techniques to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Stress 04.11.2020 12:42

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a recent study found that hypertension is quite common among MS patients in the United States. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 3 Techniques to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Stress. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Prog...

Iron Deficiency May Be Linked to Depression and Poorer Life Quality 02.11.2020 12:41

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how iron deficiency may be linked to depression and poorer quality of life in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled April Fools’ Day Joke That Wasn’t Very Funny ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZE...

MS Patients Report Moderate Health-related Quality of Life & Diagnosing MS During a Pandemic 30.10.2020 11:49

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on differences between how physicians in the U.S. and Britain are treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS P...

MS Patients Have Higher Burden of Mental Disorders & 5 Surprising Ways to Stay Cool Without an A/C 28.10.2020 10:50

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how, according to a French study, MS patients have a higher burden of mental disorders. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 5 Hacks For Keeping Cool without An A/C. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipo...

Medical Cannabis Lozenges Now Available for Patients in Texas & What 'ENabled Warrior' Mean To You 26.10.2020 8:06

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the release of medical cannabis lozenges by Surterra Texas, to patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled What Does 'ENabled Warrior' Mean to You? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZE...

MS Prevalence at Over 2.8 Million Worldwide & Disability Employment Awareness Isn't Enough 23.10.2020 9:31

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the worldwide prevalence of MS at 2.8 million. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on what the U.S. government is doing, and what it’s not doing enough of, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progr...

NIH Awards $2.3M to Bioengineer to Advance Diagnosis, Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases 21.10.2020 9:52

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the recent $2.3 million awarded by the NIH to a bioengineer, to advance diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How Much Caffeine Are You Consuming? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS...

Fatigue Tops Survey About Relapsing MS Symptoms & Tracking Your Symptoms for Your Medical Team 19.10.2020 12:33

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how fatigue tops survey about relapsing MS symptoms. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled A Simple Hack To Access Better Treatment by Doctors. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZE...

Cognitive Problems in Children With MS Can Persist Into Adulthood & Could Tattoos Cause MS Trouble? 16.10.2020 12:13

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children with MS have cognitive problems which persist into adulthood. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on a study about tattoos, sweat and MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once dai...

Pediatric MS Patients May Do Best on Intravenous DMTs & Maximize Your Productivity Working from Home 14.10.2020 12:42

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how pediatric MS patients may do better on intravenous DMTs. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How to Maximize Productivity While Working from Home. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read ab...

High-efficacy DMTs More Effective at Slowing Retina Atrophy in RRMS Patients 12.10.2020 13:05

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how high-efficacy DMT’s are more effective in slowing retinal atrophy in those patients with RRMS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How to Cope and Thrive During a Challenging Time. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progress...

Lesions First Seen on Nerves of GI Tract in Mouse Model of MS 09.10.2020 10:29

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the presence of lesions first seen in the G.I. tract of mouse models with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on a new Food and Drug Administration recommendation about amalgam dental fillings. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZ...

MS Relapses During Pregnancy Are More Likely On High-Efficiency DMT’s & Traveling From Your Couch 07.10.2020 11:21

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS relapses during pregnancy are more likely on high-efficiency DMT’s. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Tips for Traveling the World From the Comfort of a Couch. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (...

Longer DMT Exposure May Delay Disease Progression in MS & 5 Home-Activities To Do During A Flare 05.10.2020 11:31

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how longer DMT exposure may delay disease progression in MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 5 Activities You Can Do At Home For Free During A Flare Or A Low Energy Day. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZE...

COVID-19 Pandemic Had Minimal Emotional Impact in Progressive MS Patients 02.10.2020 12:34

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the pandemic’s minimal emotional impact on people with progressive MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, considers the importance of a patient-doctor risk-benefit analysis before deciding on a treatment. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZ...

MS Patients Who Interact With Health Information Are More Likely To Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle 30.09.2020 5:57

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS patients who interact with health information are more likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Many MS Symptoms Are Invisible. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (si...