MS in the Media - 13 December 2019
7 - 13 December 2019
These are links to news stories about multiple sclerosis from the last week 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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Girls more likely to have MS than boys
Girls are more likely than boys to be diagnosed with MS according to a study of childhood MS in the USA.
Source: Medical Xpress
MS Trust link: Childhood MS
Breastfeeding reduces relapse risk
Breastfeeding was associated with fewer relapses in the period after the birth of a baby according to a review of 16 previous studies.
Source: National MS Society (USA)
MS Trust link: Breastfeeding
Study may explain MS gender differences
The finding that the X chromosome that women inherit from their father operates differently to the one that comes from their mother may explain why women have a higher rate of MS and other autoimmune conditions.
Source: News Medical
MS Trust link: MS research updates
Receiving an MS diagnosis during my gender transition
22 Feb 2021 - 00:00
Chris shares his experience of being diagnosed with MS at the same time as starting hormone treatment and a surgical gender transition.
David's Diary- Should we all be saying yes to the Covid 19 vaccine?
18 Feb 2021 - 00:00
For the last few weeks our Enquiry Service at the MS Trust has been busy with questions about the vaccination. In his latest blog piece for the MS Trust, CEO David Martin asks the question, 'Should we all be saying yes to the Covid 19 vaccine?'
Monkey sox are back!
17 Feb 2021 - 00:00
...but this time they've gone casual! We are very excited to have partnered once again with Monkey Sox to bring you an exclusive MS Trust design.
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