Telemedicine Found Effective During Italy’s COVID-19 Lockdown & I Am Beautifully Rare Despite SPMS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how telemedicine has been found to be effective during Italy’s Covid-19 lockdown. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace reads a column by Jenn Powell’s about how she is accepting that her illness makes her feel rare. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponi...
9m Mar 17, 2021
9m
Protein-targeting Therapy Found to Lessen Inflammation in Preclinical Study
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a protein-targeting therapy found to lessen inflammation in preclinical studies. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell describes her experiences of traveling with Secondary Progressive Multiple sclerosis and the problems she’s faced because of her disability. ====================...
9m Mar 15, 2021
9m
European Project Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Improve Patient Care
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a European project which uses artificial intelligence to help improve patient care. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “I Had a Stupid, Scary Spill, but It Could Have Been Much Worse”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS P...
8m Mar 12, 2021
8m
Potential for Stem Cells to Repair Myelin Focus of University Toronto Team & Allowing Grief
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how the potential for stem cells to repair myelin is the focus of a team at the University Toronto. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she describes how she has found the importance of allowing her mind to work through grief and why you need to let go. ==============...
9m Mar 10, 2021
9m
NfL Mirrors Some Life Quality Aspects Felt by Patients & Painsomnia Unravels Me from Inside Out
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how NfL mirrors some life quality aspects felt by patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads a column by Jennifer Powell where she describes what painsomnia is and how this affects her day-to-day life. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) ...
9m Mar 08, 2021
9m
Age Found to Be Main Driver of MS Disability & The Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how age is found to be a main driver of MS disability. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “The Disturbing Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod...
10m Mar 05, 2021
10m
Innodem to Advance Way of Diagnosing, Tracking MS via Eye Movement & Hope Is My Cure for MS Today
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Innodem’s new way of diagnosing and tracking MS through eye movement. Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist Jessie Ace reads Jennifer Powell column where she discusses how she manages people’s expectations when they tell her about a possible ‘MS cure’. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progre...
10m Mar 03, 2021
10m
Stem Cell Transplant Can Produce Long-term Benefits in Relapsing MS Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how stem cell treatment is most effective for RRMS MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace, reads Jennifer Powell column where she describes how her last 10 years have been affected by a diagnosis and how she chooses to see the positives. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing M...
11m Mar 01, 2021
11m
#ACTRIMS2021 - Forum to Focus on Several MS-related Spectrums & Paying For MS Medications
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the agenda for ACTRIMS 2021. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Are You Having Trouble Paying for Your MS Medications?”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once da...
9m Feb 26, 2021
9m
Interview With World-Renowned Neurologist Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAS
Jenn Powell sits with world-renowned neurologist, Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAN. Join the conversation as they discuss the longitudinal CLIMB study, pediatrics and MS, in addition to the cellular and psychosocial aspects of multiple sclerosis. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/msnewstod...
30m Feb 25, 2021
30m
Low Levels of Fatty Acid in MS Patients May Affect Their Immune System & Choosing What’s Best
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how low levels of fatty acid may affect the immune system of patients with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she discusses how medications are being promoted through TV advertising and how this affected her decision about switching medications. ===================...
10m Feb 24, 2021
10m
New Study Will Assess Tysabri Effects on MS Cognitive Fatigue & Quieting Myself While Living with MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses a new study assessing the effects of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace reads an article by Jennifer Powell where she discusses how meditation manages the symptoms of secondary progressive MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® ...
9m Feb 22, 2021
9m
Brain Changes in Relapsing MS Found to Follow Pattern & The First COVID-19 Shot Is Finally in My Arm
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how brain changes in Relapsing MS has been found to follow a pattern. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “The First COVID-19 Shot Is Finally in My Arm”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod...
13m Feb 19, 2021
13m
Silo Pharma, University to Explore Ways of Making MS Therapies More Effective
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Silo Pharma is set to explore ways of making MS therapies more effective. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how the language she told herself changed the trajectory of her life. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZE...
8m Feb 17, 2021
8m
Sexual Dysfunction Common in Men with MS, Review Finds & The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how sexual dysfunction is common in men with MS. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace talks about managing fatigue. If you’re struggling with fatigue listen to Jessie Ace’s one trick that she swears by for managing her fatigue and accomplishing tasks. ===================================== Treatment for Re...
11m Feb 15, 2021
11m
Public-private Partnership Will Assess Therapy Potential, Effects of CBD
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a public-private partnership to assess the therapy potential and effects of CBD. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Upper Body Health Also Is Important for People with MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression ...
9m Feb 12, 2021
9m
Helius Provides More Information to FDA About PoNS Device & How to Overcome Blue Feelings in 5 Steps
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Helius and their delivery of information to the FDA about the PoNS device. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses the 5 steps you can take to reduce the common blue feelings one can get at the start of the year. Warning, bad jokes inside! ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS...
10m Feb 10, 2021
10m
BioNTech Vaccine Treats MS in Mice Without Dampening Immune System
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a BioNTech vaccine that treats MS in mice without dampening the immune system. Jessie Ace discusses how she has learned to appreciate her progress with illustration and finding a way to be self-employed that works for her and around her MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT®...
13m Feb 08, 2021
13m
Study: Past Long-term DMT Use Tapers Risk of Current MS Progression
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how past long term DMT use tapers risk of current MS progression. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Don’t Jump to Conclusions Over a Breakthrough MS Vaccine Just Yet”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MA...
11m Feb 05, 2021
11m
Target Tissues of Immune Attacks Too Often Ignored in Research, Study Says
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses how target tissue of immune attacks is too often ignored in research. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace, discusses her views on resolutions and why she prefers to set goals and targets instead of make resolutions. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponim...
12m Feb 03, 2021
12m
Obesity, High BMI Linked to Greater MS Risk, Autoimmune Activity
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how obesity and a higher BMI are linked to a greater risk of developing MS and harmful autoimmune activity. Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist, Jessie Ace, talks through the ideas around why we do the things we do and why do we spend what little precious energy we have pleasing others? ===================================...
13m Feb 01, 2021
13m
Less Sunlight Means More Risk of Relapse, Disability & Car Repairs Aren’t Easy When You Have MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how less sunlight may mean that those with MS are at risk for more relapses. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Car Repairs Aren’t Easy When You Have MS”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponi...
12m Jan 29, 2021
12m
Interview With Jon Strum, Host of RealTalkMS
In the first episode of "The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast with Jenn Powell", Jenn talks with Jon Strum, host of the podcast, RealTalkMS. Jon shares his own experience as a caretaker for his wife who was diagnosed with progressive MS, in addition to what he sees as hope for those living with the disease. Join the conversation on our MS forums: http://www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Fo...
32m Jan 28, 2021
32m
Sobek Prize Given Physician-scientist for Work in Progressive MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the recipient of the 2020 Sobek prize given to a leading physician-scientist for work in the field multiple sclerosis. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jessie Ace discusses a tip she discovered for lessening her fatigue by having a tech-free day. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS P...
10m Jan 27, 2021
10m
Mentally Overestimating Motor Tasks May Cause Cognitive Fatigue in MS & Disclosing Your Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mentally overestimating motor tasks may cause fatigue in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace discusses how hard it is to talk about your illness and others approach asking you about your diagnosis. Is there a ‘right’ way to tell them? ===================================== Treatment fo...
10m Jan 25, 2021
10m
MS Risk May Be Higher for Children of Diabetic Mothers, Study Suggests
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children of diabetic mothers may be at increased risk of developing MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads Jessie Ace’s column, DISabled to ENabled, on the things people say when you tell them about your multiple sclerosis diagnosis. ===================================== Tre...
11m Jan 22, 2021
11m
Primary Headaches Prevalent in MS, Research Reveals & Things People Say When They Know About Your MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how primary headaches are more prevalent in patients with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads Jessie Ace’s column, DISabled to ENabled, on the things people say when you tell them about your multiple sclerosis diagnosis. ===================================== Treatment for Rel...
9m Jan 20, 2021
9m
FDA Approves Shorter Infusion Time for MS Therapy Ocrevus & How Lucy the Dog Changed My Life
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the FDA approval of a shorter infusion time for the MS therapy Ocrevus. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads Jessie Ace’s column, DISabled to ENabled, on the things people say when you tell them about your multiple sclerosis diagnosis. ===================================== Treatme...
9m Jan 18, 2021
9m
Study Seeks to Better Understand How MS Affects Memory & Can Amazon Lower Healthcare Costs?
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study which seeks to better understand how MS affects memory. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the column by Ed Tobias, MS Wire, “Can Amazon Lower Healthcare Costs?” ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZ...
9m Jan 15, 2021
9m
Children With MS Recover Better From Relapses Than Adults & Types of Fatigue and How They Affect Us
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children with MS recover better from relapses than adults. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, Jessie Ace talks through the six main types of fatigue and how it affects us. Jessie talks through what she learned from an MS nurse at an MS Society seminar in 2019. =====================================...
12m Jan 13, 2021
12m
Stem Cell Transplant Reduces Relapses and Disability in RRMS & Finding Support Online
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how stem cell transplant reduces relapses and disability in RRMS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, Jessie Ace talks through the advantages and disadvantages of turning to an online community for support, plus what to watch out for when joining online groups. ===================================== Tre...
11m Jan 11, 2021
11m
MS Has Greater Impact on Women’s Physical Activity, Study Shows
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study in which MS has a greater impact on women’s physical activity. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the Ed Tobias column, MS Wire, “Will Reduced Treatment Time Keep Ocrevus Competitive?”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (si...
11m Jan 08, 2021
11m
Adolescents With MS Have Lower Levels of Physical Fitness, Study Reports
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how adolescents with MS tend to have lower levels of physical fitness. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks through her experiences of taking Rebif and gives tips on how to make your injections easier that she learned too late. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progr...
11m Jan 06, 2021
11m
MS-Specific Cognitive Rehabilitation Tool Shows Promise in Study & Managing Feelings of Uncertainty
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a pilot study in which an MS-specific cognitive rehabilitation tool shows promise. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, Jessie Ace talks about the surprising reason we feel uncertainty and it’s weird importance. Plus, learn how it occurs and how we can reduce it. ===================================== Tr...
12m Jan 04, 2021
12m
Review Study Examines Factors That Affect MS Patients’ Quality of Life & Headaches Prevalent in MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a review study which examines factors that affect MS patients’ quality of life. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses the high prevalence of primary headaches in Multiple Sclerosis patients. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (sipo...
13m Jan 01, 2021
13m
Chronic Lesion Expansion in RRMS Contributes to Disease Progression & Surviving the End of the Year
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how chronic lesion expansion in RRMS contributes to disease progression, according to a study. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses the annoying things that can happen for a person with MS at the end of the year. On top of a time that is already cold, and stressful, how do you also manage other ...
11m Dec 30, 2020
11m
Virtual Reality-based Rehabilitation May Improve Upper Limb Function in MS Patients & Brain Fog
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how virtual-reality based rehabilitation may improve upper limb function in MS patients. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, describes how the changing clocks cause her great confusion and how the seasons affect her MS symptoms. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progressi...
11m Dec 28, 2020
11m
MS Patients at Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer, But Not Breast, Colorectal Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a Canadian study which found that MS patients are at higher risk for bladder cancer, but not breast or colorectal cancer. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads Jessie Ace’s column, DISabled to ENabled, on the things people say when you tell them about your multiple sclerosis diagnosi...
10m Dec 25, 2020
10m
$100M Program Aims to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials & What No One Tells You After a Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a new $100M program aimed to improve diversity in clinical trials. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks through the main mental health points that doctors don’t tell you after your diagnosis, such as going through the five stages of grief. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsi...
11m Dec 23, 2020
11m
Tablet-based Video Game Could Help Measure Cognitive Impairment in MS, Study Shows
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how tablet-based video games could help measure cognitive impairment in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, describes how MS symptoms feeling like they’re getting worse could actually be caused by internal conflict in your brain causing you more stress. ===================================...
12m Dec 21, 2020
12m
Smartphone Typing Patterns May Be Tool for Monitoring MS Progression, Study Finds
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how smartphone typing patterns may be a tool for monitoring MS progression. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the Ed Tobias column, MS Wire, “Can I Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If I Have MS?”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (si...
12m Dec 18, 2020
12m
MS Patients With Depression Symptoms Have More Difficulty Multitasking & Reasons You Get Bloated
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a recent study which found MS patients with depression symptoms to have more difficulty multitasking. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses a common symptom for all of us at one point or another, ‘bloating’. She outlines the possible reasons why we could be bloated and the one surprising reason f...
12m Dec 16, 2020
12m
Software Platform May Allow for Automated MS Cognitive Testing & A Hack to Access Better Treatment
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a new automated platform may help test cognitive function in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks about her unique hack that she developed leading to a better experience while visiting her doctor. She describes how not remembering her medical history led to her being a published a...
10m Dec 14, 2020
10m
Disease Progression Differs More Across MS Type Than Sex of Patients & No Magic Pill for MS Fatigue
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how disease progression differs more across MS type than sex of patients, according to a study. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the Ed Tobias column, MS Wire, “There Is No Magic Pill for MS Fatigue”. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression...
12m Dec 11, 2020
12m
New MS Trust Funding Will Help Improve Patient Support During Pandemic
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses MS Trust funding that will help improve patient support during the pandemic. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses the 3 main things people say when you tell them about your diagnosis, why they likely say these things and an alternative response that would be more helpful to the person with MS. ...
9m Dec 09, 2020
9m
Bone Marrow Transplant Most Useful for Younger Patients & Managing Expectations on Your Wedding Day
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses that, according to an MS Society expert, bone marrow transplants are most successful for younger patients. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her article entitled Managing expectations on your wedding day. Jessie Ace discusses the age-old question people ask of when are you having kids, how t...
12m Dec 07, 2020
12m
Neurofilament Light Levels at First MS Event Can Predict Long-term Brain Atrophy
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses neurofilament light levels at first MS event can predict long-term brain atrophy. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses a tablet-based video game which could help measure cognitive impairment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). ===================================== Treatment for Relaps...
13m Dec 04, 2020
13m
Non-invasive Imaging Technique Reveals Ibudilast’s Neuroprotective Effect & ‘You Look OK to Me’
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a non-invasive imaging technique which reveals ibudilast’s neuroprotective effect. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her article entitled You look ok to me. After a recent episode in London with a bouncer, Jessie Ace talks through what happened when she was stopped from using the disabled to...
9m Dec 02, 2020
9m
Israel Grants Owlytics $1.3M to Develop Wearable AI Device to Improve MS Care
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a grant given by Israel to Owlytics to develop a wearable AI device in hopes of improving MS care. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her article entitled 3 Things to Do If You’re Freaked Out by Blood Tests. Blood tests can be tough, especially if they make you highly anxious. Jessie Ace shar...
10m Nov 30, 2020
10m
Study Flags Possible DMT Risk for MS Patients Over Age 45 & Travel During COVID-19: Yes or No?
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses findings suggesting possible DMT risk for MS patients over age 45. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the Ed Tobias column, MS Wire, on travel during Covid-19: Should we stay or should we go? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT®...
11m Nov 27, 2020
11m