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Remyelination in MS - what progress has been made?

This review outlines the progress made so far in understanding the biology of remyelination, what goes wrong in multiple sclerosis, some of the research problems that need to be tackled and the prospect for treatments in the not-too-distant future.
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Exercise is good for your brain

This review looks at recent research which shows how physical activity has a direct beneficial effect on brain structures and biological processes.
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Functional electrical stimulation (FES)

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that applies small electrical charges to a muscle that has become paralysed or weakened, due to damage in your brain or spinal cord. The electrical charge stimulates the muscle to make its usual movement. In MS it is mostly used as a treatment for foot drop, where disruptions in the nerve pathways between the legs and brain mean the front of your foot cannot be lifted to the correct angle when walking.
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Foot drop and MS: Putting a spring in your step

Foot drop is a common MS symptom. Either orthotic supports or functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be suitable treatments.
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Mental health and MS: An emotional balancing act

In his latest blog on mental health and MS, Will Berard writes about how MS can affect your balance emotionally, as well as physically.
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How swimming has helped with my MS

Jennie Harrod writes about her journey with MS and how swimming has helped her, both mentally and physically.
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Daytime sleepiness and driving in MS

In this study, researchers compared daytime sleepiness while driving in people with and without MS.
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Learning a second language improves brain structures in MS

In this study, researchers investigated whether people with MS gain cognitive benefits from learning a new language.
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Coronavirus, Covid-19 and multiple sclerosis

Up to date advice and guidance on coronavirus and Covid-19 for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • What is MS?
      • Types of MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • MS research
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • Managing relapses
    • Drugs & treatments
      • How is MS treated?
      • Disease modifying drugs (DMDs)
      • MS Decisions
      • Drugs in development
      • Treatment finder
      • Non-drug therapies
    • Health & wellbeing
      • Thinking and memory problems
      • Staying Smart
      • Exercise
      • Diet and MS
      • Wellbeing
    • Family, care & money
      • Relationships and family life
      • Care and carers
      • Home and travel
      • Work, money and legal
    • Support & services
      • Contact our MS helpline
      • MS services near me
      • My MS expert
      • Order a free MS publication
      • Listen to our podcast
      • Join our Facebook group
      • Find support groups
  • A-Z of MS
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    • About us
    • Who we are
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      • Our directors
      • Our trustees
      • Our advisory group
    • Our research and reports
    • How we are funded
    • History of MSRTE
    • Contact us
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Christmas appeal
      • Donate to the MS Trust
      • Make a donation
      • Make a regular donation
      • Donate in memory
      • Other ways to donate
      • Gift Aid
    • Fundraise
      • MS Trust Exclusives
      • Do it your way
      • Trekking and walking events
      • Running events
      • Cycling events
      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
      • Pay in your fundraising
    • Raise awareness
      • Bring Your MS to Work
      • World MS Day 2024
      • MS Awareness Week 2025
    • Volunteer
    • Leave a gift in your will
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      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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