MS in the Media - 24 January 2020
18 - 24 January 2020
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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Genetic research seeks participants
Researchers in Scotland are looking to recruit people with two or more grandparents from Shetland or Orkney to study genetic connections to conditions that are more prevalent on the islands, including MS.
Source: Herald Scotland
Source: University of Edinburgh
MS Trust link: Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis
Mayzent licensed for SPMS
Mayzent (siponimod) has been granted a licence by the European Commission as for people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) who are still having relapses or showing signs of disease activity on MRI scans
Source: Novartis press release
Source: MSIF
MS Trust link: Mayzent (siponimod)
Mothers of children with MS need support
Mothers who have a child with MS are more likely to have anxiety or mood disorders than mothers of children without the condition, according to a Canadian study. Researchers suggest mental health support for mothers should be considered
Source: National MS Society (USA)
MS Trust link: Childhood MS
Robotic trousers help walking
A rehabilitation machine that helps people with MS walk and balance is showing promising early results from a small study in Kent. The item includes stories of several people who took part in the study.
Source: Daily Mail
MS Trust link: Walking difficulties
New Advanced MS Champion in Swansea
Leanne Walters is the new Advanced MS Champion in Swansea. She explains what she can do for people with MS and why her own experiences mean she is suited to the role.
Source: Swansea Bay University Health Board
MS Trust link: Advanced MS Champion
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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