Canadians Living with MS have Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support. Living with a chronic disease is difficult at best . In the case of multiple sclerosis Canadians living with MS are encouraged that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with representatives from the MS Society of Canada and members of the MS Community to mark MS Awareness Month,…
The National MS Society provides an abundance of invaluable information that can benefit both the MS suffer and the spouse/partner. One of the greatest areas of concern in MS families is definitely a lack of communication and I trust this educational webcast will provide an opportunity to learn and change. MS Learn Online…
This article was published in Multiple Sclerosis News Toady dated April 21, 2016. Can there be hope that somewhere in the near future this debilitating dis-ease will be cured? Mabthera (rituximab), a widely approved drug for treating lymphoma and/or rheumatoid arthritis, is highly effective in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers reported in an observational study…
In the March 24, 2016 edition of MS News Today, the web’s daily resource for Multiple Sclerosis News, there are many interesting articles to keep you up to date on a number of research findings conducted through different institutions read more So far, there is no known cure for MS. What we do know is…
The Multiple Sclerosis Society UK has launched an online tool to improve mental health. Shift.ms launches online tool to improve mental health Published date: 23 Feb 2016 at 2:15PM Ongoing research in the United Kingdom made it possible to launch an online application to improve mental health in people living with Multiple Sclerosis Read More. ‘Thought…
Your mind is a very powerful tool. You can use your mind to achieve a positive outcome from any situation or, or you can use your mind to think negatively and encase yourself in darkness. When faced with an adversity look to find the opportunity that your situation presents; there is always something positive that…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has become so prevalent in our society that more and more study and ongoing research is conducted to learn more about this dis-ease and hopefully find a cure. Not only is MS debilitating, it weakens your confidence to the core. MS affects different people in different ways. Many people who have been…
Do You Have Sleep Apnea? What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can be potentially dangerous as your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you’re asleep. If you snore loudly while sleeping and wake up feeling tired after you’ve slept for a full night, you probably have sleep apnea.…
Last week a report was released by a special committee of MPs and senators on medical assistance in dying (MAID), also known as physician-assisted death (PAD). The report titled “Medical Assistance in Dying: A Patient-Centered Approach” is a 70-page report that will serve as the roadmap for future legislation on MAID. During a meeting with…
Published on Jan 27, 2016 Novoron Bioscience were recently awarded a grant to further their work investigating a potentially novel therapy that can repair damage in multiple sclerosis. In this video, we interview Dr Travis Stiles (CEO/President – Novoron Bioscience) and discuss a wide range of topics, including the potential of their research for people…
Persons with mobility issues sometimes encounter difficulties when attempting to access a restaurant to eat, attending for a job interview or, public places for socialization with friends. In today’s society there’s an enormous number of people, young and old living with disabilities. In Canada, we have come a long way in making our city disability…
A treatment for cancer is helping to reverse the disabling effects of multiple sclerosis in some patients. Research done in the UK is now being tested internationally before the treatment is universally accepted. Professor John Snowden explains. Photo Credit: Science Photo Library: Demyelinated nerve Release date: 18 January 2016 The voice recording with exciting and…