9 January 2007

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Caregiving edition of MS in focus now available

MS in Focus 9 cover The latest edition of MS in focus is now available for free download.

This issue provides important practical information for carers of people with MS, healthcare professionals and people with MS. To download a copy, please click here.

The German and Spanish editions will be available soon.

MSIF News


	Summaries of new MSIF activities, events, projects, programmes, resources, publications and more.

Call for nominations for MS awards

MSIF is calling for nominations for two of its awards; the James D. Wolfensohn Award for International Person with MS and the Evelyn Nicholson Award for International Caregiver. Nominations from all national MS societies are welcomed!

Dutch rehabilitation issue of MS in focus published

Issue 7 of MS in focus on rehabilitation has recently been published in Dutch and is free to download from our website.

Global Dinner Party 2007

Join the MS Global Dinner Party 2007 and show your commitment to helping people affected by MS while you help raise awareness of the needs of people with MS worldwide.

Online UK survey of the impact of MS

MSIF has agreed to help Galen Research in its efforts to involve people with MS in the UK in the development of questionnaires to assess how treatment improves the quality of life of people with MS.

People with MS News


	Summaries of news, views and achievements from people with MS around the world.

Profile of the Month : January 2008

Stuart Schlossman

Country: USA
Age: 48
Year of diagnosis: 1998
Occupation: Retired, formerly in International Sales and Marketing

"I hope that one day there is a cure for all of us living with MS."

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Research News


	Summaries of all the latest research findings on MS selected by a team based at the Institute of Neurology, London.

Acute urodynamic effects of posterior tibial nerve stimulation on neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with MS

This negative study investigated the effects of electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve in the treatment of urinary dysfunction in people with MS but found that it was not useful.

authors: Fjorback MV, van Rey FS, van der Pal F, Rijkhoff NJ, Petersen T, Heesakkers JP.

source: Eur Urol. 2007 Feb;51(2):464-72. Epub 2006 Aug 7.

Increased prevalence of varicella zoster virus DNA in cerebrospinal fluid from patients with multiple sclerosis

This study helps to clarify the role of different viruses in the pathogenesis of MS by looking for them in cerebrospinal fluid. Varicella Zoster was detected more frequently in people with MS suggesting it might be important.

authors: Mancuso R, Delbue S, Borghi E, Pagani E, Calvo MG, Caputo D, Granieri E, Ferrante P.

source: J Med Virol. 2007 Feb;79(2):192-9.

P300 and treatment effect of modafinil on fatigue in multiple sclerosis

The authors looked at the role of electrophysiological measures as predictors of response to modafanil in the treatment of MS related fatigue. They found that one of them was a useful predictor.

authors: Nagels G, D'hooghe MB, Vleugels L, Kos D, Despontin M, De Deyn PP.

source: J Clin Neurosci. 2007 Jan;14(1):33-40.

No association between MTHFR A1298C and MTRR A66G polymorphisms, and MS in an Australian cohort

This negative Australian study tried to clarify the complex genetics of MS but found no links with the genes they investigated.

authors: Szvetko AL, Fowdar J, Nelson J, Colson N, Tajouri L, Csurhes PA, Pender MP, Griffiths LR..

source: J Neurol Sci. 2007 Jan;252(1):49-52. Epub 2006 Nov 20.

Psychosocial factors associated with pain intensity, pain-related interference, and psychological functioning in persons with multiple sclerosis and pain

The authors explored the association between different psychological and social factors and pain in MS. They found some links between them.

authors: Osborne TL, Jensen MP, Ehde DM, Hanley MA, Kraft G.

source: Pain. 2007 Jan;127(1-2):52-62. Epub 2006 Sep 6..

Persistent pain and uncomfortable sensations in persons with multiple sclerosis

This study examines the prevalence and the characteristics of persistent pain in MS patients, examining contributory factors and consequences.

authors: Hadjimichael O, Kerns RD, Rizzo MA, Cutter G, Vollmer T.

source: Pain. 2007 Jan;127(1-2):35-41. Epub 2006 Sep 1.

MS News


	Summaries of MS news from websites around the world.

Registration of MS Association in Sri Lanka

Congratulations to the MS Association in Sri Lanka, which was registered [N (A) 1565] in Sri Lanka in September 2006.

UK stem cell research controversy

source: UK MS Society

Following reports in the British media that the UK government may be set to ban certain types of stem cell research, UK MS Society Chief Executive Simon Gillespie made a plea on behalf of people with MS.

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