News & stories

Stay in the know with the latest news, research and stories from the MS community. Find information on things that matter to you, from tips on managing symptoms, through to stories about different drugs and treatment options. Want to share your story with us? We'd love to hear from you.

13 March 2013

How common are longer lasting sight problems in MS?

Sight problems are common in multiple sclerosis, this study finds a third of people had continuing problems with their vision.

25 January 2013

Is MS a terminal illness?

Why multiple sclerosis is classed as a life long condition and not as a terminal illness.

28 December 2012

How MS can affect the sense of smell

Study finding that the sense of smell can be affected in people with multiple sclerosis.

7 December 2012

How do we choose research for the updates?

The MS Trust has an email alert which highlights research in MS published in the preceding week. How do we choose what to include? And are we getting it right?

21 November 2012

Review of suicide risk in MS

Reviewing the higher risk of suicide in people with multiple sclerosis and risk factors from MS and social situation.

1 November 2012

The effects of MS on hands, arms and shoulders

Study looking at hand, arm and shoulder function, strength and sensation in multiple sclerosis.

9 May 2012

Epidemiology and the natural history of MS

Professor Helen Tremlett, looks at epidemiology (a study of disease in people) and the natural history of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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