MindMaze’s Therapeutic Games Opening to More MS, Neurologic Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MindMaze’s therapeutic games are opening to more MS, and other neurologic, patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how a Friday night film triggered a realization about her MS flares. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read a...
8m Jun 30, 2021
8m
Perceptions of Medication Can Predict MS Treatment Adherence And Persistence
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how perceptions of medication can predict MS treatment adherence, persistence. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column where she describes how meaningful her dog, Abby, is to her whilst living with SPMS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | ...
12m Jun 28, 2021
12m
Minority Representation in MS Research Still Lacking, but There Is Hope
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how minority research in MS is still lacking, but there is hope. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Do High Antibody Levels Mean I’m Protected Against COVID-19?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® ...
17m Jun 25, 2021
17m
Interview with Ed Tobias, Senior Patient And Author of The Book, “We Are Not Drunk, We Have MS”
Jenn Powell sits with Ed Tobias, senior patient columnist at MS News Today. Diagnosed with MS at age 32 in 1980, Ed writes the “The MS Wire” column for Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Join Jenn and Ed as they discuss living with secondary progressive MS later in life, disease-modifying-therapies, managing relationships, and more. Listen as Ed shares his broad spectrum of knowledge with the grea...
37m Jun 24, 2021
37m
Fatigue Prevalence Remains High in MS Patients & I'm Changing My Diet
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how fatigue prevalence remains high in MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how her neurologist gave her three options around treatments and she opted to change her diet. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZEN...
12m Jun 23, 2021
12m
New 3D Model May Help in Promoting Myelin and Preventing Its Loss & Learning to Love A New MS Diet
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a new 3D model may help in promoting myelin and preventing its loss. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace talks through how it was hard at first being on her new diet, however, by changing her thinking she’s now growing to love it. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progressio...
11m Jun 21, 2021
11m
Lower Intestinal Fatty Acids May Contribute to MS in Women
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how lower intestinal fatty-acids may contribute to MS in women. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “45 Years and Counting, Even With MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MA...
11m Jun 18, 2021
11m
Short Film for Hispanic/Latinx MS Patients Found to Improve Perceptions And Attitudes
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a short film for Hispanic/Latinx MS patients improved perceptions and attitudes. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie ace discusses how setting herself a goal of running 10 miles throughout April helped her gain control of an MS flare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progressio...
13m Jun 16, 2021
13m
US Patent Issued for Software That Could Make MRI Scans Safer
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the US patent issued for software that could make MRI scans safer. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes what she went through over the 5 weeks and how hypnotherapy helped her through it. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAY...
9m Jun 14, 2021
9m
Safety of Oral DMTs for RRMS in Real-world Use Seen to Match Trial Findings
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how oral DMT’s for RRMS in real-world use are seen to match trial findings. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Should Dr. Google Help Guide Your Treatment?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipo...
12m Jun 11, 2021
12m
#InstagramLive With Jenn Powell in Celebration of #WorldMSDay
#InstagramLive​ here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPhKJn5pWLa/ On May 30th, MS News Today columnist and podcaster Jenn Powell was live on Instagram in celebration of #WorldMSDay. She was joined by her sister, Laura Lewis. They discussed Jenn’s journey with multiple sclerosis and how important it is to have a good support system while managing the disease. Later on the conversation, Greg Sonn ...
54m Jun 09, 2021
54m
Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Greater Disability And Spinal Lesions in MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how restless leg syndrome is more common in those with higher disability and spinal lesions. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses what hypnotherapy actually is and some of the myths around it that aren’t true. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (s...
10m Jun 09, 2021
10m
Combining Different Tests Gives Clearer View of Patient Life Quality & First Hypnotherapy Session
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how combining different tests gives a clearer view of a patient’s quality of life. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses what she experienced in her first session of hypnotherapy and what she learned. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) R...
10m Jun 07, 2021
10m
MS Society of Canada Grant to Support AI in Predicting Disease Course
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a grant by the MS society of Canada to support AI in predicting disease course. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “How Do You Define an MS Cure?”, a column by Ed Tobias where he discusses a question that he gets lot: “Why aren't researchers doing more to find a cure for MS?". ========...
9m Jun 04, 2021
9m
Mindfulness Helps to Reduce Depression And Fatigue in MS Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mindfulness helps to reduce depression and fatigue in MS patients. Also, columnist Jessie Ace describes how after a suggestion from a friend decided to try a new type of therapy. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that can...
10m Jun 02, 2021
10m
One-Third of Those in The UK With MS Keep Their Status a Secret & Managing Anxiety With Meditation
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how one-third of those in the UK with MS keep their status a secret. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes how Marisa Peer’s guided meditation helped manage anxiety around her MS flare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZE...
9m May 31, 2021
9m
Harvard Professor Wins Dystel Prize for Uncovering MS Immune Mechanisms
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the 2021 Dystel prize for innovation in multiple sclerosis. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “When an Unexpected Driving Test Causes a Pseudo-flare”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipo...
11m May 28, 2021
11m
Interview with Meghan Beier, PhD, Neuropsychologist & Expert on Mood and Cognition Symptoms
Dr. Beier is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins. She is a nationally recognized expert on the mood and cognition symptoms common to multiple sclerosis. Join Jenn as she speaks with Meghan about specific skills and techniques to improve quality of life, reduce unwanted emotions, enhance brain skills, and reduce fears aro...
36m May 27, 2021
36m
WNT9B Genetic Variant Linked to Increased Relapse Risk & The Importance of Laughter
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how WNT9B genetic variant linked to increased relapse risk. Also, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s article which describes how important laughter and a sense of humor is in coping with an unpredictable disease like MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read ab...
12m May 26, 2021
12m
MS Has 3 Distinct Subtypes, Study of MRI Brain Patterns Using AI Reports
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS has 3 distinct subtypes as shown in AI reports. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column about why Jennifer uses the words ‘I am fine’ to protect the people around her from knowing the truth. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZEN...
12m May 24, 2021
12m
Thickness of Retina Layers May Predict MS Progression and Relapses
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how retinal layer thickness may predict MS progression. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Varies by DMS, Study Finds”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZEN...
13m May 21, 2021
13m
Rates of MS Seem to Rise With Nations’ Prosperity & MS and Melodies: Healing Through Music
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how rates of MS seem to rise with nations’ prosperity. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column as she discusses the role music plays in managing her MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once dai...
10m May 19, 2021
10m
Wise Will Seek FDA Approval for Digital Anxiety Management Therapy
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses FDA approval for Wise’s digital anxiety management therapy. Also, columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell where she describes how her new role of being the caregiver in her relationship makes her feel. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about M...
9m May 17, 2021
9m
Machine Learning of Walking Patterns Could Help Predict MS Progression & New DMT Comparison Tool
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a machine learning of walking patterns could help predict progression in those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “This New Tool Can Help You Choose Which DMT to Use”. To try the DMT Choice Tool go to: https://clinicspeak.com/dmt/#/ =====...
13m May 14, 2021
13m
FDA Approves PoNS Device to Help Adults in Rehab for Walking Problems & Finding Positivity Amid MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the FDA approval of the PoNS device which helps gait in adults with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column by Jenn Powell where she describes the power of thoughts and how they build the decisions we make. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® ...
11m May 12, 2021
11m
NurOwn Cell Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Progressive MS in Phase 2 Trial
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a phase 2 clinical trial in which NurOwn’s cell therapy for progressive MS has been found safe and effective. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jenn Powell’s column where she discusses how to manifest change with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. ===================================== Tre...
13m May 10, 2021
13m
Early MRI Findings May Predict Disease Worsening in Children with MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how early MRI findings may predict disease worsening in children with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “What Do the Oscars and our COVID-19 Response Have in Common?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | ...
14m May 07, 2021
14m
UK ‘Mega-trial’ Testing Multiple MS Therapies to Start This Year & The Importance Of Self-Care
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a mega-trial in the UK to test multiple MS therapies. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column by Jen Powell’s discussing the importance of our own self-care. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill tha...
9m May 05, 2021
9m
Pilates Helps Men With MS Gain in Balance to Lower Fall Risk, Study Finds
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pilates helps men with MS gain balance. Also, columnist Jessie Ace reads from Jennifer Powell’s column, Silver Linings about the new drug, Zeposia, and what this could mean for the MS community. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once da...
11m May 03, 2021
11m
Certain Factors Worsen Outcomes in MS Patients With COVID-19 & Treat Older MS Patients with Respect
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how certain factors worsen outcomes in MS patients with Covid-19. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “Let’s Treat Older MS Patients with More Respect”, a column by Ed Tobias. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about...
13m Apr 30, 2021
13m
Interview with Kathy Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, Vice President of Programs of Can Do MS
Jenn Powell sits with Kathy Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, the Vice President of programs with Can Do MS. Can Do MS is a non-profit organization which offers health and wellness education programs to help those living with MS thrive. Prior to joining the team at Can Do MS, Kathy was the Associate Vice President of Healthcare Access for the National MS Society where she led the organization effort...
35m Apr 28, 2021
35m
Pack Health, With The Support of The NMSS, Is Bringing a Coaching Platform to The MS Community
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pack Health with the support of the NMSS, is bringing a coaching platform to the MS community. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace talks about starting to run again after her latest MS exacerbation and the power she feels from running. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progr...
8m Apr 28, 2021
8m
Survey: COVID-19 Concerns Affected MS Management & Sharing Experiences During MS Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Covid-19 concerns affected how patients managed their MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how she helped find MS voices to share their MS experiences for the 31 days of MS campaign, an initiative by Multiple Sclerosis News Today to raise awareness of MS. ===================================== ...
9m Apr 26, 2021
9m
Foot Drop Device Earns Innovation Challenge Prize & My MS Likes It Hot, and Florida’s Just the Place
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a foot drop device which won the Innovation Challenge prize. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “My MS Likes It Hot, and Florida’s Just the Place”, a column by Ed Tobias. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MA...
10m Apr 23, 2021
10m
Minorities With MS Voice Interest in Clinical Trials, But Express Concerns
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how minorities with MS voice interest in clinical trials, but express concerns. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace talks through her recent MS exacerbation in which she found mental strength and clarity. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read ...
12m Apr 21, 2021
12m
Vitamin D Supplements, at Preclinical Stage, Prevented MS in Mice & Finding Certainty Living With MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how vitamin D supplements (at a preclinical stage) prevented MS in mice. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes how a recent MS exacerbation initiated a strange behavior to gain more certainty. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read abou...
11m Apr 19, 2021
11m
Emerald Health Preparing for Phase 2 Trial of EHP-101 for Relapsing MS & Lemtrada Journey
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Emerald Health is preparing for phase 2 trial of EHP-101 for relapsing forms of MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “An Update on My Lemtrada Journey 3 Years After Round 2”, a column by Ed Tobias. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MA...
10m Apr 16, 2021
10m
Rising Temperatures Could Lead to Greater Care Needs for MS Patients & Focus On Gratitude
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how rising temperatures could lead to greater care needs for those with MS. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses the role gratitude plays in her MS journey and how you can use it to lessen your anxiety. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sip...
8m Apr 14, 2021
8m
NMSS Partnership Targets Autoimmune Disease Research
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a NMSS partnership which targets autoimmune disease research. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how MS makes her feel part of a secret club of a minority who understand. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once d...
9m Apr 12, 2021
9m
MS in Harmony: First Digital Music Therapy for MS Patients & We Still Need To Wear Masks, Be Careful
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a new digital music therapy for those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads “Why We Still Need to Wear Masks, Socially Distance, and Wash Our Hands”, a column by Ed Tobias. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read a...
9m Apr 09, 2021
9m
Physical Inactivity And Smoking Linked To Patient Fatigue & VR Can Impact The Future of Healthcare
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how physical inactivity and smoking are linked to patient fatigue in those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace describes how her life has been impacted by a VR headset and explores how this technology might be used in the future of our healthcare. ===================================== Treatment for R...
10m Apr 07, 2021
10m
Johns Hopkins Neuroscientist Wins 2020 Barancik Prize for Innovation & Is Myeliviz a Game-Changer?
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the 2020 recipient of the Barancik prize for innovation. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column from Jenn Powell about the new Myeliviz imaging agent and what this means for people with MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read abo...
10m Apr 05, 2021
10m
AI-powered Robotic Glove May Help Improve Hand Grip Strength & Ocrevus and PML
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how an AI-powered robotic glove may help improve hand grip strength in those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Ocrevus and PML: Should We Be Worried?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (...
10m Apr 02, 2021
10m
Healthy Diet Linked to Better Mental and Physical Life Quality in Dutch Study
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a Dutch study linking diet to higher quality of life in those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from Jenn Powell’s column and speaks about how superbugs are becoming too powerful for antibiotics. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponim...
12m Mar 31, 2021
12m
2 Biomarkers Found to Predict MS Onset in People with Optic Neuritis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses two biomarkers found to predict MS onset in people with optic neuritis. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks about a show she watched and how disability was perceived by strangers. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a o...
12m Mar 29, 2021
12m
Pipeline Raises $80M to Pursue Potential Myelin Restoring Therapy & The MS Immune System
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pipeline raised $80M to pursue potential myelin restoring therapy. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “The MS Immune System: Suppressed, Compromised, or What?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT®...
9m Mar 26, 2021
9m
Interview With Greg Sonn, A Friend Living With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Jenn Powell sits with Greg, a friend with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Join them as they discuss managing the physical and psychosocial aspects of this disease, as well as the everyday challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday F...
35m Mar 25, 2021
35m
Early Life Trauma Affects MS Development in Mice & It’s Important to Quickly Address New MS Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how early life trauma affects MS development in mice. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, describes having a new symptom and knowing when to call your MS nurse. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that can s...
9m Mar 24, 2021
9m
Progressive MS Alliance Wants Changes to Trials to Better Realize Treatments
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how the Progressive MS Alliance wants changes to trials to better realize treatments. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell’s column about how she is coping going through life battling with sickness and sadness. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression |...
10m Mar 22, 2021
10m
New Spinal Cord Lesions Can Be Evident in Stable MS Patients & COVID-19 Vaccine With No Side Effects
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how new spinal cord lesions can be evident in stable MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “My 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Caused No Harsh Side Effects”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (...
12m Mar 19, 2021
12m