MS in the Media - 16 October 2020
10 - 16 October 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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Siponimod approved for SPMS
Siponimod (Mayzent), a drug for active secondary progressive MS that reduces the number of relapses and slows the build up of disability, has been approved for use on the NHS in England, Wales and Scotland.
Source: NICE
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Siponimod (Mayzent) approved for active secondary progressive MS
MS differences by gender and disease type
Women with MS are more likely to be affected by pain, depression and cognitive symptoms than men, according to research based on the German MS Register. Other symptoms are more associated with type of MS than gender - visual and sensory problems were more common in relapsing MS and problems with walking, spasticity and ataxia occurred more often in progressive MS
Source: AJMC
MS Trust link: MS symptoms
Factors affecting MS and employment explored
The risk of stopping working is high in MS, particularly in the first years after diagnosis, according to a US study. People at risk of unemployment were more likely to have a progressive MS, fatigue, sleep problems, pain, anxiety and depression. They were also more likely to feel they lacked control of their situation than people with MS who remained in work
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Working life
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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