Myelin Restored on Regenerated Optic Nerve Fibers of Mice & Feeling Like a Fraud Being Symptom Free
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study in which myelin is restored on regenerated optic nerve fibers of mice. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, talks about how receiving a NEDA (no evidence of disease activity) from a recent MRI makes her feel like a fraud. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progressi...
10m Nov 25, 2020
10m
Innovation Challenge Seeks Solutions From Entrepreneurs in MS Community & Going Through MS Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the Innovation Challenge sponsored by Lyfebulb and Bristol Myers Squibb. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, shares the advice from her and her husband that is often missed by medical professionals. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read...
8m Nov 23, 2020
8m
Newly Discovered Type of Immune Cells May Help Treat MS & MSIF New Recommendations On COVID-19
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the discovery of new immune cells that may help treat Multiple Sclerosis Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias, the discusses how the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) is issuing new recommendations to protect against COVID19. =======...
11m Nov 20, 2020
11m
No Link Between Skin Condition Vitiligo and MS & How to Go on Holiday Without Leaving Your House
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a recent study suggesting that there is no association between the skin condition Vitiligo and MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, shows you how to practice visualization going on a holiday without even leaving your house, along with more practical applications. =====================================...
10m Nov 18, 2020
10m
VX-765 Therapy, Given Through Nose, Limits MS Progression & Fighting Anxiety to Help Others With MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how an early study shows that VX-765 therapy, given through the nose, limits MS progression. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, discusses how she fought past her anxiety to create a resource to help others diagnosed with illnesses like MS, despite challenges. ===================================== Trea...
13m Nov 16, 2020
13m
Majority of MS Patients in US Report Mistreatment & aHSCT Gets a Boost in US With NMSS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the results of a survey suggesting that the majority of MS patients in the U.S. report mistreatment by caregivers. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias entitled aHSCT Gets a Boost in US With the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommendation. ===...
13m Nov 13, 2020
13m
Risk Factors for Unemployment in People With MS & We Are What We Tell Ourselves
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses risk factors for unemployment in people with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled We Are What We Tell Ourselves. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pil...
10m Nov 11, 2020
10m
Metabolic Changes Relating to MS Onset and Progression & Do You Speak with Your Partner About MS?
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses metabolic changes relating to MS onset and progression. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Do You Speak Candidly with Your Partner about Your Diagnosis? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod...
9m Nov 09, 2020
9m
Almost Half of US MS Patients Surveyed Report Using Cannabis for Nerve Pain, Sleep
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how almost half of MS patients in the US surveyed, report using cannabis for nerve pain and sleep. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads an article written by Ed Tobias entitled MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Caregivers, VX-765 ===================================== Treatment...
13m Nov 06, 2020
13m
Hypertension Common Among MS Patients in US & 3 Techniques to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Stress
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a recent study found that hypertension is quite common among MS patients in the United States. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 3 Techniques to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Stress. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing M...
13m Nov 04, 2020
13m
Iron Deficiency May Be Linked to Depression and Poorer Life Quality
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how iron deficiency may be linked to depression and poorer quality of life in those with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled April Fools’ Day Joke That Wasn’t Very Funny ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression |...
13m Nov 02, 2020
13m
MS Patients Report Moderate Health-related Quality of Life & Diagnosing MS During a Pandemic
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on differences between how physicians in the U.S. and Britain are treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsin...
12m Oct 30, 2020
12m
MS Patients Have Higher Burden of Mental Disorders & 5 Surprising Ways to Stay Cool Without an A/C
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how, according to a French study, MS patients have a higher burden of mental disorders. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 5 Hacks For Keeping Cool without An A/C. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT®...
11m Oct 28, 2020
11m
Medical Cannabis Lozenges Now Available for Patients in Texas & What 'ENabled Warrior' Mean To You
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the release of medical cannabis lozenges by Surterra Texas, to patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled What Does 'ENabled Warrior' Mean to You? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression |...
8m Oct 26, 2020
8m
MS Prevalence at Over 2.8 Million Worldwide & Disability Employment Awareness Isn't Enough
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the worldwide prevalence of MS at 2.8 million. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on what the U.S. government is doing, and what it’s not doing enough of, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS...
10m Oct 23, 2020
10m
NIH Awards $2.3M to Bioengineer to Advance Diagnosis, Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the recent $2.3 million awarded by the NIH to a bioengineer, to advance diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How Much Caffeine Are You Consuming? ===================================== Treatment for Relapsi...
10m Oct 21, 2020
10m
Fatigue Tops Survey About Relapsing MS Symptoms & Tracking Your Symptoms for Your Medical Team
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how fatigue tops survey about relapsing MS symptoms. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled A Simple Hack To Access Better Treatment by Doctors. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about...
13m Oct 19, 2020
13m
Cognitive Problems in Children With MS Can Persist Into Adulthood & Could Tattoos Cause MS Trouble?
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children with MS have cognitive problems which persist into adulthood. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on a study about tattoos, sweat and MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a on...
12m Oct 16, 2020
12m
Pediatric MS Patients May Do Best on Intravenous DMTs & Maximize Your Productivity Working from Home
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how pediatric MS patients may do better on intravenous DMTs. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How to Maximize Productivity While Working from Home. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) R...
13m Oct 14, 2020
13m
High-efficacy DMTs More Effective at Slowing Retina Atrophy in RRMS Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how high-efficacy DMT’s are more effective in slowing retinal atrophy in those patients with RRMS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled How to Cope and Thrive During a Challenging Time. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Pro...
13m Oct 12, 2020
13m
Lesions First Seen on Nerves of GI Tract in Mouse Model of MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the presence of lesions first seen in the G.I. tract of mouse models with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on a new Food and Drug Administration recommendation about amalgam dental fillings. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression ...
10m Oct 09, 2020
10m
MS Relapses During Pregnancy Are More Likely On High-Efficiency DMT’s & Traveling From Your Couch
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS relapses during pregnancy are more likely on high-efficiency DMT’s. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Tips for Traveling the World From the Comfort of a Couch. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZE...
11m Oct 07, 2020
11m
Longer DMT Exposure May Delay Disease Progression in MS & 5 Home-Activities To Do During A Flare
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how longer DMT exposure may delay disease progression in MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled 5 Activities You Can Do At Home For Free During A Flare Or A Low Energy Day. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | ...
12m Oct 05, 2020
12m
COVID-19 Pandemic Had Minimal Emotional Impact in Progressive MS Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the pandemic’s minimal emotional impact on people with progressive MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, considers the importance of a patient-doctor risk-benefit analysis before deciding on a treatment. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression |...
13m Oct 02, 2020
13m
MS Patients Who Interact With Health Information Are More Likely To Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS patients who interact with health information are more likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Many MS Symptoms Are Invisible. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT...
6m Sep 30, 2020
6m
Targeting B-cells in Cerebral Spinal Fluid May Lead to More Effective Therapies for MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses targeting B-cells in Cerebral Spinal Fluid, may lead to more effective therapies for MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Using Social Media To Challenge Perceptions About Disability. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS P...
14m Sep 28, 2020
14m
Migraines Are Present in 30% of MS Patients & Impact of MS On The financial Well-Being of Patients
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how migraines are present in 30% of MS patients. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, looks at the impact of MS on the financial well-being of people living with the disease. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about M...
9m Sep 25, 2020
9m
Gut Bacteria Working in Concert May Promote MS & Reflecting On What Makes Me Rare
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how gut bacteria, working in concert, may promote MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled Reflecting On What Makes Me Rare ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once dai...
13m Sep 23, 2020
13m
Youthful Obesity May Account For 14% Of All MS Cases by 2035 & What To Expect From An MRI Scanner
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how youthful obesity may account for 14% of all MS cases by 2035. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to ENabled column entitled What To Expect From An MRI Scanner. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZ...
10m Sep 21, 2020
10m
SomaCeuticals Acquires Rights to Formula Targeting Lesions in MS & Getting a Flu Shot This Year
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses SomaChemical’s recently acquired right to the patented formula that aims to ease and eliminate neurodegeneration in people with MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on why health officials say getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever. =======================...
9m Sep 18, 2020
9m
Immune T-cells Can Trigger Early MS Inflammation & 5 Ways To Manage Your MS Fatigue
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how immune T-cells can trigger early MS inflammation. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to Enabled column entitled 5 Ways To Manage Your Fatigue. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily...
13m Sep 16, 2020
13m
MS Patients With Cooling Vests Show Significant Exercise Gains
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS patients with cooling vests show significant exercise gains. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to Enabled column entitled You Can’t Park There, You’re Not Disabled. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read a...
11m Sep 14, 2020
11m
MRI Changes Can Reflect Function in Progressive MS & New Amazon Device Can Help You Stay Healthy
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MRI changes can reflect function in progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, discusses a new Amazon wearable device designed to help you stay healthy. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Rea...
12m Sep 11, 2020
12m
Mechanism Controlling Remyelination May Have MS Therapy Implications & To Be More Successful with MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a mechanism controlling remyelination may have MS therapy implications. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to Enabled column entitled One Way To Be More Successful with MS. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Re...
14m Sep 09, 2020
14m
Genetic Variants May Explain High Levels of Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus & 5 Myths About MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how genetic variance may contribute to the increased levels of antibodies against proteins of the Epstein-Barr virus. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her DISabled to Enabled column entitled 5 Myths About MS That Are Actually Not True. ===================================== Treatment for Re...
12m Sep 07, 2020
12m
Paramagnetic Rim Lesions Showing Promise as Diagnostic Marker of MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how paramagnetic rim lesions are showing promise as a diagnostic marker of MS. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist and forums moderator, Ed Tobias, reports on a lawsuit against the maker of Copaxone and says there are two sides to the coin. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression ...
10m Sep 04, 2020
10m
Children With MS May Have More Relapses, But Recover More Fully
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children with MS may have more relapses, but recover more fully. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jessie Ace, reads from her column, DISabled to ENabled, entitled How I Lost Control of My Body. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAY...
11m Sep 02, 2020
11m
Mylan’s Launch of a Tecfidera Generic in The United States
Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Mylan’s launch of a Tecfidera generic in the United States. 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 Relap...
9m Aug 31, 2020
9m
Ed Tobias Shares His Opinion of The Bioness L300 Go Functional Electrical Stimulator
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias shares his opinion of the Bioness L300 Go Functional Electrical Stimulator. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Aug 27, 2020
5m
How Inflammation May Drive Nerve Damage in Those With Early Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell discusses how inflammation may drive nerve damage in those with early Multiple Sclerosis. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
6m Aug 24, 2020
6m
Potential MS Treatment Stimulates The Brain by Passing a Mild Electrical Current Through The Tongue
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias reports on a potential MS treatment that stimulates the brain by passing a mild electrical current through the tongue. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
3m Aug 20, 2020
3m
New Patent Filing For QuadraMune & Its Potential in Aiding Memory in Those With MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell discusses the new patent filing for QuadraMune, and how it relates to the potential in aiding memory in those with MS. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Aug 17, 2020
5m
Coming Face to Face With Disability With The Movie Crip Camp
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias comes face to face with disability when he watches the movie Crip Camp. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Aug 13, 2020
5m
How Regular Exercise Helps Preserve Key Brain Areas in Those With MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell discusses how regular exercise helps preserve key brain areas in those with MS. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
6m Aug 10, 2020
6m
Lemtrada and COVID-19: To Treat or Not to Treat?
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias reports on a study of two people with COVID-19 who were also being treated with Lemtrada. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Aug 06, 2020
5m
People Living With MS Are More Likely To Need Leave From Work Than The General Public
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell discusses how those with MS are more likely to need leave from work than the general public. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
7m Aug 03, 2020
7m
Dogs and Multiple Sclerosis: How a Dog Can Be Your MS Pal and Stress Reliever
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias talks about his MS stress reliever, Joey his Cocker Spaniel. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
4m Jul 30, 2020
4m
Bafiertam, for Adults With Relapsing MS, Available in US in September
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell discusses Banner Life Sciences announcement that Bafiertam will become available to those in the United States with relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Jul 27, 2020
5m
Recent Research About Preventing Falls - Does Coaching Help?
MS News Today columnist and forums moderator Ed Tobias reports on recent research about preventing falls. Does coaching help? Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
4m Jul 23, 2020
4m
New Clinical Trial To Assess The Potential Benefits of Cannabis for Spasticity in Those With MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today columnist, Jenn Powell talks about a new clinical trial to assess the potential benefits of cannabis for spasticity in those with Multiple Sclerosis. Are you interested in learning more about Multiple Sclerosis? If so, please visit https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/
5m Jul 20, 2020
5m