MS in the Media - 1 May 2020
25 April - 1 May 2020
These are links to recent news stories about multiple sclerosis that may be of interest to people affected by MS in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them.
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Covid-19 outcomes for people with MS
People with MS did no worse than the general population according to preliminary results from Italy. Of 232 people with MS affected by the virus, 223 has 'mild' Covid-19 symptoms. In four people the infection was classed as severe and in six as critical. All bar 21 people were taking a disease modifying drug.
Source: The Lancet
MS Trust link: Coronavirus, Covid-19 and multiple sclerosis
Smoking and vitamin D affect cognition
People with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) who had low vitamin D levels and who smoked were more likely to have worse cognition scores 11 years later, according to a Norwegian study
Source: Medical Xpress
MS Trust link: Smoking
Move it for MS Nick's story
7 Oct 2021 - 00:00
Nick, was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis at the start of the first lockdown. In this story we talk to him about how he coped with his diagnosis and how running helps him with his MS.
David's diary - Inclusion and diversity, where are we now?
6 Oct 2021 - 00:00
Just over a year ago we published a diary entry about Inclusivity and Diversity at the MS Trust. In this piece we take a look at what's changed since then and what we still need to do.
Flu season 2021
4 Oct 2021 - 00:00
This year is likely to involve a bigger flu vaccination programme in the UK, including for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), due to the circulation of Covid-19 at the same time. Here we discuss who's eligible for a flu jab on the NHS and how to get one.
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