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Read more about the latest developments in MS research, treatments and specialist care, plus the latest updates on our work and the efforts of our amazing supporters

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Cognition
20 April 2018

MS in the Media

  • Plan to extend personal health budgets
  • Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) a year on
  • Differences in cognition for people with SPMS
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17 April 2018

New research finds that young people newly diagnosed with MS are not getting the support they need

Understanding MS is hard enough as an adult, but for the increasing numbers of young people affected by MS, it can be huge challenge. This MS Awareness Week (23-29th April), the MS Trust is highlighting the impact MS can have on young people.

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Housing
13 April 2018

MS in the Media

  • Lemtrada and possible new side effects
  • Tysabri study in SPMS
  • Fighting for housing rights
  • Risk of infections when on DMDs
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Young people watching MSTV
12 April 2018

MSTV: How we're helping young people understand MS

MS awareness week is coming and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be launching MSTV, our new YouTube channel designed to help young people affected by MS. 

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Work and MS
12 April 2018

Work and MS: Five top tips

Our day job is an important part of our identity, and being diagnosed with MS shouldn't mean giving up the things that make us who we are. But the unpredictability of MS may mean that you have to make some adjustments to how you approach work. In this guest blog, Carla, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008, suggests some simple changes you could make to help manage work life and MS. 

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Scott Mills
06 April 2018

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills "The more we talk about MS, the more others understand"

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, whose mum has MS, offers his advice for young people navigating the ups and downs of growing up when you have a parent with MS. 

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Computer brain training
06 April 2018

MS in the Media

  • NICE says no to ocrelizumab for RRMS
  • Childbirth pain relief doesn't increase relapse risk
  • Cognitive training helps memory
  • Prescription charge increase
  • Flying with a disability
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04 April 2018

Disease modifying drugs - NHS England invites your views on a new algorithm

A public consultation on guidance on the use of disease modifying drugs (DMDs) for people in England with relapsing MS is open until 5 May 2018

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Teresa and Des
29 March 2018

The Kellys run 1000 miles

Teresa and Des have set themselves a mammoth challenge of running 1000 miles in 2018 to support people living with MS.

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Neurology
29 March 2018

MS in the Media

  • Scottish MPs told of neurology recruitment crisis
  • MS nurses criticise cumbersome disability benefits system
  • Fears that funding for independent living may be under threat
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Zoe and Robert
26 March 2018

Why I ran The Big Half

Zoe tells us why she and her partner Rob ran The Big Half for the MS Trust to help support people affected by MS.

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Stem Cells graphic
23 March 2018

MS in the Media

  • Stem cell study for people with highly active relapsing MS shows promising results
  • Caroline Wyatt talks about stem cell treatment
  • Siponimod secondary progressive MS results published in Lancet
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23 March 2018

Siponimod slows down progression in secondary progressive MS

Results from a large clinical trial of siponimod for secondary progressive MS (SPMS) have been published. Those taking siponimod had a 21% reduced risk of progression.

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22 March 2018

Why I'm walking 100 miles for MS

Sarah has signed up to take part in Miles for MS, our new distance challenge fundraising event. She tells us why she'll be walking 100 miles in May.

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20 March 2018

Life with my assistance dog Bonnie - Yvonne's story

When Yvonne adopted her dog Bonnie, she could never have imagined the positive difference she’d make to her life. Last year Yvonne trained Bonnie up to become an Assistance Dog, and the benefits have been endless, as she explains in this guest blog. 

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19 March 2018

Stem cell study for people with highly active relapsing MS shows promising results

Preliminary data from an international stem cell study for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis has reported that those having stem cell treatment had fewer relapses and improved disability levels.

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Unhappy couple
16 March 2018

MS in the Media

  • Calnexin increases number of immune cells crossing blood-brain barrier
  • My wife has MS and is no longer interested in any sexual contact
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Wheelchair
16 March 2018

Life in a wheelchair – Elaine's story

A few years after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Elaine had to come to terms with using a wheelchair. In this inspirational guest blog she discusses her own journey of acceptance, the reaction of others, and the positive and negative sides of life in a wheelchair.

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Sunshine
09 March 2018

MS in the Media

  • Zinbryta withdrawn due to safety fears
  • Sunshine exposure reduces MS risk
  • Paralympian with MS
  • Unsuccessful trial of PPMS drug
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02 March 2018

Withdrawal of Zinbryta following reports of serious side effects

The manufacturers of Zinbryta (daclizumab) announce worldwide withdrawal of Zinbryta following new reports of serious side effects

Read more about the withdrawal of Zinbryta

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Introducing the MS Trust News round-up, featuring the latest talking points from the world of MS, plus regular updates on what’s happening here at the MS Trust.

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The MS Trust runs a weekly search for interesting and relevant research articles relating to multiple sclerosis using Medline, a specialised search engine for medical journals. The original abstracts to each of the articles can be accessed via the links provided.

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