MS in the Media - 30 August 2019
24 - 30 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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Possible causes of MS reviewed
Different factors affect onset, relapses and progression on MS according to a review of previous research. A combination of genetic susceptibility along with exposure to environmental factors (particularly before the age of 15) and covered - including vitamin D and sun exposure, infections, gender differences, smoking and obesity.
Source: Healthline
MS Trust link: Causes of MS
Lemtrada serious side effects review
Treatment with Lemtrada is currently restricted whilst a review of serious side effects is conducted. One of the studies that identified these issues was a Norwegian review of a database of adverse reactions linked to medication. This identified nine probable and one possible deaths in Europe linked to the drug between 2013 and 2018.
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Lemtrada (alemtuzumab)
Exoskeleton helps people with MS walk
Early results from a UK study of robotic legs to help people with MS are positive. Reports include a father who was able to walk his daughter down the aisle and a man hoping to dance with his new wife when he marries next year.
Source: Kent Online
Source: Kent Online
MS Trust link: Walking difficulties
"Starting a podcast in lockdown helped us take ownership of the situation"
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
Comedian, Jeanette and Poet, Lytisha, talk about how creating their own podcast, about life with MS, led to lots of laughs, feelings of empowerment and a sense of community during lockdown.
Twelve year old Lacey hasn't been able to hug her dad for a year
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
Before lockdown Lacey visited her dad every other weekend, but Covid restrictions have meant she’s not been able to visit her dad in his care home and give him a hug since March 2020.
'This is my normal now. I rather like it.' Living with PPMS in lockdown
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
John Peters tells us how his working life changed during lockdown and how he’ll be quite happy not to go back to ‘normal’.
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