MS Trust Monkey Sox

Monkey Sox

Order your exclusive MS Trust sports or leisure socks by Monkey Sox. Up to £5 from every pair that is sold will be donated to MS Trust.
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Researching the genetics of MS

The ADAMS study aims to explore the genetics of MS in non-European ethnic groups and why MS can be more severe for Black or Asian people.
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Do disease modifying drugs affect life expectancy?

This study looked at whether taking one of the beta interferon disease modifying drugs extended life expectancy.
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How do families affected by MS manage health information?

This research explores how couples and families affected by MS seek, share and withhold health information.
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Effect of vitamin D supplements on MS activity

Two research studies assessed the effect of high doses of vitamin D on relapses and brain lesions.
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New study provides strong evidence for role of Epstein Barr virus as a trigger for multiple sclerosis

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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The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of people with MS

In April 2020 we shared a research study with members of our Facebook group. The study was conducted by the University of Reading and looked at the impact of Covid-19 on people with multiple sclerosis. In this blog we take a look at the findings.
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Researchers develop mRNA vaccine to treat MS-like condition in mice

A potential treatment for multiple sclerosis uses mRNA technology, similar to two of the Covid-19 vaccines. Find out more about this research.
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A round-up of research from MS Virtual 2020

An update from the 2020 ECTRIMS and ACTRIMS, the largest annual MS research conference.
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