Invisible patients
The Neurological Alliance has published a report that finds that most Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) haven't assessed the number of people with neurological conditions in their area and how many are using services and only a third have sought feedback from service users. Almost three in five people with a neurological condition report problems in accessing services or treatment.
Neurological Alliance
MS patients are 'invisible' in most CCGs - news item 14 January 2015 (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
MS campaigner Trishna to feature in The People's Strictly
We're delighted to reveal that Trishna Bharadia has been chosen to participate in The People's Strictly on BBC One as part of this year's Comic Relief campaign. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Taking part in a stem cell study
A view on the recently reported HALT-MS stem cell study from one of the people who took part.
Seattle Times
Getting involved in research
Encouraging results from stem cell trial - news item 30 December 2014 (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 11, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Dancing for MS
As part of this year's Comic Relief there will be a People's Strictly, in which six "extraordinary individuals" will take part in a dance competition. Trishna Bharadia will be dancing on behalf of the MS Trust and MS Society.
BBC
People share their experiences of diagnosis with MS
Trisna is one of the people sharing their thoughts in the video clip (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Sativex for pain trail fails
Sativex, used to treat spasticity in MS, was no better than placebo in reducing pain in people with cancer according to recently published trial results.
GW Pharma press release
Daily Telegraph
Sativex - A to Z of MS (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Positive optic neuritis results
Biogen Idec has announced some results from a Phase 2 trial of anti-LINGO-1 in people with optic neuritis which showed improved time for a signal to travel from the retina to the visual cortex (optic nerve latency).
Biogen Idec press release
Medpage
Optic neuritis - A to Z of MS (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Human papillomavirus vaccine not linked to higher risk of MS
A study carried out in Denmark and Sweden has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine does not increase the risk of developing MS. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Kent Therapy Centre moves to new home
The therapy centre in Canterbury has moved into its new building.
Canterbury Times
Map of MS Therapy Centres (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Author with MS
Kate Saunders, who won the Costa Children's Book of the Year award for Five Children on the Western Front, was diagnosed in 1994. Her MS worsened after the death of her son in 2012.
Daily Telegraph
My Story - personal stories of life with MS (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
HPV vaccination and MS risk
Brief interview article about a Danish/Swedish study that found no link between human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and an increased risk of MS.
Medical Research
Vaccinations - A to Z of MS (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
The many and varied experiences of living with MS
(Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Constance Wilde
According to evidence from unpublished family letters, the wife of Oscar Wilde had MS and died in 1898 following surgery by a doctor who thought neurological illness could be cured with gynaecological operations.
Guardian
Medical News Today
The history of MS - A to Z of MS (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 3, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Assisted dying
Hilary Freeman reflects on her own MS following the death of Debbie Purdy and looks at the issue of assisted dying.
Daily Mail
New assisted suicide guidelines published - 26 February 2010 (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - January 2, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Specialist MS nurse vacancies at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Two vacancies are currently available at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for Nurse Specialists - Multiple Sclerosis (Band 6). (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - December 31, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
What is the MS hug?
Fancy a hug? Probably not from MS! The MS hug sounds quite nice - if you haven't experienced it!
Read Jane's full blog. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - December 31, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
