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MSIF Nicholson Award for caregivers - call for nominations

MSIF will soon be gathering nominations for this year's Nicholson Award for International Caregiver of the Year. This award is presented to a caregiver who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and devotion in the support of a loved one.

The award is named in honour of Evie Nicholson, Reid Nicholson's wife, and is given annually by MSIF. Reid, former Chairman of the Persons with MS International Committee, is now a member of the National Board of Directors for the Canadian National MS Society as Chair of Client Services.

If you know someone who deserves this award, please ask your national MS society to nominate them. For more information please click here.

Arab-speaking MS development workshop

MSIF is planning a meeting for representatives from national MS societies in Arab-speaking countries. The meeting will be an opportunity to make contact, share good practice and discuss key issues for people affected by MS.

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Canadian Aaron Solowoniuk of Billy Talent rocks on with MS

source: MS Society of Canada

Aaron Solowoniuk is the drummer of the hit Canadian band Billy Talent which is recognised around the world for their spirit, attitude and explosive rebel music.

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Profile of the Month : January 2008

Gerardo Garcia Perales

Home: Madrid, Spain
Age: 42
Diagnosis: 1986
Occupation: Madrid MS Society President, and Spain MS Society Treasurer

English Espanol Francais Russian Italian German

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Effects of pregnancy and child birth on urinary symptoms and urodynamics in women with multiple sclerosis

This retrospective study looked at the effect of pregnancy and childbirth on urinary symptoms in women with MS. They found no significant differences in urinary symptoms or urodynamic measures between women with or without children.

authors: Durufle A, Petrilli S, Nicolas B, Robineau S, Guille F, Edan G, Gallien P.

source: Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Aug;17(4):352-5. Epub 2005 Oct 5.

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Motor assessment of upper extremity function and its relation with fatigue, cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients

This study stresses the importance of assessment of upper limb function in MS, evaluating various clinical tests and finding correlations with measures of disability, cognitive function and quality of life.

authors: Yozbatiran N, Baskurt F, Baskurt Z, Ozakbas S, Idiman E.

source: J Neurol Sci. 2006 Jul 15;246(1-2):117-122. Epub 2006 May 5.

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Long-term favorable response to interferon beta-1b is linked to cytokine deviation toward the Th2 and Tc2 sides in Japanese patients with multiple sclerosis

This study investigated the immunology underlying long-term treatment with interferon and found certain cytokine chemical profiles were associated with a better response to treatment.

authors: Mei FJ, Osoegawa M, Ochi H, Minohara M, Nan S, Murai H, Ishizu T, Taniwaki T, Kira J

source: J Neurol Sci. 2006 Jul 15;246(1-2):71-7. Epub 2006 Mar 6.

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Validity of six balance disorders scales in persons with multiple sclerosis

This article assesses a variety of balance assessments in MS and their relative ability to predict falls.

authors: Cattaneo D, Regola A, Meotti M.

source: Disabil Rehabil. 2006 Jun 15;28(12):789-95.

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Dysregulated T cell expression of TIM3 in multiple sclerosis.

This study looked at the cerebrospinal fluid of people with MS and found abnormal regulation of a protein associated with the immune system’s Th1 helper cells, which usually help to promote tolerance (prevention of the immune system attacking itself). The authors hypothesise that this contributes to the autoimmune pathogenesis of MS.

authors: Koguchi K, Anderson DE, Yang L, O'connor KC, Kuchroo VK, Hafler DA.

source: J Exp Med. 2006 Jun 5; [Epub ahead of print]

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Effects of interferon-beta on oligodendroglial cells

This rat study investigated the effect of interferon on oligodendrocytes, the remyelinating cells of the central nervous system. They found only an indirect effect of interferon on differentiation of oligodendrocytes from their precursors in the presence of other cells, astrocytes and microglia, which needs to be clarified with human studies.

authors: Heine S, Ebnet J, Maysami S, Stangel M.

source: J Neuroimmunol. 2006 Jun 2; [Epub ahead of print]

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US bike-ride event raised more than $10m

source: US National MS Society

As of June 7, 2006, the US National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter's BP MS 150 Bike Tour has raised a record breaking $10.7 million, making it the most successful MS 150 Bike Tour in US MS Society history and setting a new national record!

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UK Carers Opportunity Fund

source: UK MS Society

The UK MS Society is helping support carers who wish to pursue educational or learning opportunities with their Carers Opportunities Fund.

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