Treatment with Mavenclad (cladribine) over two years significantly improved physical and mental health aspects of quality of life in people with highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis, according to a final analysis of data from a Phase 4 study. Mavenclad is an...
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2023 Leah Watson Pritchett Recognition Award Recipient
Dear Mirella: Congratulations on receiving the Leah Watson Pritchett Award for 2023. We have been told that you are a selfless member of MY MS Family who volunteers at every event. On many occasions, you have driven members who required mobility assistance to their...
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Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government
Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government Ontario Government expands Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) to adults province wide. Adults across the province who have depression, anxiety and anxiety-related concerns, can now connect to...
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How to Prevent Deaths from Sepsis
Annually, sepsis affects almost 50 million people and contributes to or causes more than 11 million deaths. [4] This number of deaths corresponds to 1.3 times the entire population of New York
What to know about cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis
Cognitive changes can occur with multiple sclerosis (MS), which may affect memory, learning, and the ability to carry out some everyday tasks.
Re-registering for Wheel-Trans TTC
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005, specialized transportation service providers are required to categorize persons with disabilities for eligibility based on three categories: Conditional, Unconditional, and Temporary.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
What’s even better than banana bread? These banana chocolate chip muffins! Kids of all ages will clamor for such a tasty breakfast bite.
Spaghetti Squash
This vegetarian casserole is low in calories and very satisfying as a main dish with a mixed green salad!
Spaghetti squash may look funny, but it’s chock full of vitamins and minerals, especially carotenes – so don’t be afraid to try it.
Managing Vertigo When You Have MS
Symptoms arising from vestibular system dysfunction (or a disturbance in the body’s balance system) are observed in 49 to 59 percent of people with MS, according to research published in November 2020 in BMC Neurology.
How New Technologies Are Changing the Future of MS Treatments
MS researchers are pursuing multiple avenues for new treatment options, including a nasal spray and drugs that target the Epstein-Barr. Doctors currently prescribe DMTs to prevent flares, halt new scars on MRI scans, and slow or stave off disability progression.
What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?
The course of MS can vary dramatically from person to person, it’s hard to know with absolute certainty what the prognosis will be for an individual who doesn’t get treatment.
Urinary Tract Infection in Multiple Sclerosis: Risk, Diagnosis, and Management
Amit Akirov, MD February 24, 2021 MS is the most common neurological disease in young adults with a prevalence of 1 in every 1000 people in the US.1,2 It is associated with at an increased risk for infections, including UTIs, respiratory, skin, and opportunistic...
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for MS: Help for Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Function
If you experience pain or dysfunction in your pelvic region because of MS, targeted exercises and other therapies may help you reduce symptoms and regain control. By Quinn PhillipsMedically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Reviewed: February 17,...
Why MS Can Affect Your Breathing — and What You Can Do About It
There are a number of ways that MS can lead to breathing problems, including the following
How to Keep Walking With MS-Related Foot Drop
How to Keep Walking With MS-Related Foot Drop
8 Steps to Find the Best Footwear for Multiple Sclerosis
The right pair of shoes can make you look great, but when you have multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s more important that you feel great when you’re on your feet.
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