MS in the Media - 16 August 2019
10 - 16 August 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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NHS neurology toolkit launched
A new resource to help local NHS groups in England deliver faster diagnosis, treatment and access to specialist care for people with neurological conditions has been launched. The MS Trust is one of seven organisations involved in its productions
Source: Daily Mail
Source: NHS England
MS Trust link: Charities and NHS join forces to help improve care for people with progressive neurological conditions
Fatigue improved in diet study
A diet that is high in fruit and veg and which excluded gluten and dairy reduced fatigue levels in 18 people with progressive MS according to a pilot study. The diet studied was developed by Terry Wahls, a doctor who has MS herself.
Source: University of Buffalo
MS Trust link: Diet
Making myelin cells act young again
Myelin producing cells age, stiffen and become less effective. In an animal study researchers in Cambridge have found that blocking a protein called Piezo1 rejuvenated the cells and made them work like young cells again.
Source: Science Daily
MS Trust link: Research updates
Natalie's MS journey and how it led to the Black MS Foundation, by Natalie
18 Jan 2022 - 00:00
We caught up with Natalie, Founder of the Black MS Foundation to hear about her multiple sclerosis journey and find out what led her to set up the Foundation.
MS and exercise: part one - a Q&A with physiotherapist, Henriette
14 Jan 2022 - 00:00
In this first blog in a new series, we talk to physiotherapist, Henriette who answers some common questions people with MS may have about exercising.
New study provides strong evidence for role of Epstein Barr virus as a trigger for multiple sclerosis
14 Jan 2022 - 00:00
New research has provided evidence that infection with the Epstein Barr virus acts as a trigger for people to develop MS.
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