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
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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