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Host an MS Global Dinner Party event

Preparations are now underway for the 2008 MS Global Dinner Party (GDP), which will take place on Saturday 23 February 2008. The uniting purpose of the 2008 GDP is to raise funds for and create awareness about the existence of paediatric MS and the work of the International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG).

The event, which has been held annually since 2003, provides a great opportunity for MS societies and individuals alike to join others around the world in supporting MS by hosting a dinner party event.

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Profile of the Month : January 2008

Russian translation available now - see below.

Name:
Ninfa Monarres Madrid
Country: Mexico
Age: 48
Profession: Childcare worker
Type of MS: RRMS
Year of diagnosis: 1999

'...I loved my job and was promoted to director, when I received an unexpected visit from MS, a friend I share with people all over the world: in Mexico alone there are 15,000 people with MS...'

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Optical coherence tomography in multiple sclerosis

This is a review of optical coherence tomography (OCT), a recently developed method of assessing axonal loss which is related to disability in MS. It involves measuring the retinal axonal layer by shining a light into the eye.

authors: Frohman E, Costello F, Zivadinov R, Stuve O, Conger A, Winslow H, Trip A, Frohman T, Balcer L.

source: Lancet Neurol. 2006 Oct;5(10):853-63.

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Correlation between fatigue and brain atrophy and lesion load in multiple sclerosis patients independent of disability

This study suggests that patients with more abnormalities on MRI, particularly lower brain volume, are more likely to be fatigued.

authors: Tedeschi G, Dinacci D, Lavorgna L, Prinster A, Savettieri G, Quattrone A, Livrea P, Messina C, Reggio A, Servillo G, Bresciamorra V, Orefice G, Paciello M, Brunetti A, Paolillo A, Coniglio G, Bonavita S, Di Costanzo A, Bellacosa A, Valentino P, Quarantelli M, Patti F, Salemi G, Cammarata E, Simone I, Salvatore M, Bonavita V, Alfano B.

source: J Neurol Sci. 2007 Dec 15;263(1-2):15-9. Epub 2007 Aug 1

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MRI characteristics of atypical idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating lesions of the brain : A review of reported findings

This study attempts to classify atypical inflammatory brain lesions, which can sometimes mimic MS.

authors: Seewann A, Enzinger C, Filippi M, Barkhof F, Rovira A, Gass A, Miller D, Montalban X, Thompson A, Yousry T, Tintore M, de Stefano N, Palace J, Rovaris M, Polman C, Fazekas F; for the MAGNIMS network.

source: J Neurol. 2007 Nov 15; [Epub ahead of print]

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Comparative features of the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease: environmental factors of potential etiological importance

This study looks at potential links between the cause of Parkison’s disease and MS.

authors: Ubeda JV.

source: J Neurol Sci. 2007 Nov 15;262(1-2):54-9. Epub 2007 Jul 30.

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India: National MS Day celebrations in Mumbai

Sunday, 25 November is National MS day in India and to celebrate MS awareness, the Mumbai Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) will be hosting an evening event, from 4.30-7.30pm, at the Nalanda World Wisdom Centre, Old Kamla Mills Compound, Mumbai -400 013.

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US: Spanish webcast and new resources

A Spanish webcast on Visual Problems and MS - ‘Problemas Visuales en la Esclerosis Multiple’ - is now available on the Spanish section of the NMSS website.

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UK: ‘What Can Science Do for Me?’ MS documentary now available online

The UK MS Society has joined forces with the Community Channel to create an inspiring documentary, exploring the role of science in MS.

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Argentina: EMA’s Halloween High Tea

EMA’S Halloween High Tea celebration on 31st October at the British Embassy was a phantom-tastic success!

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