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
With a little help from my furry friend
21 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Lisa, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008 tells us about how creativity and a little help from Spud the hamster helped her get through tougher times.
People with MS thoughts on freedom day
19 Jul 2021 - 00:00
From Monday the 19th of July, most covid restrictions have been lifted in England but what are people with MS really feeling about the so called "Freedom day"?
In this article we talk to some people with MS about their feelings, plus we cover what you can do if you are worried about the lifting of restrictions.
Just keep wheeling
14 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Emily, also known as The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses her feelings on mobility aids and how using a wheelchair provides her with the freedom to continue doing the things she enjoys.
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