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Professor Chris Polman becomes Deputy Chair of IMSB

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Chris Polman to the position of Deputy Chairman of the International Medical and Scientific Board (IMSB), following the restructuring of the IMSB that commenced in 2006.

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Country: Uruguay
Age: 33
Profession: Assistant Professor in Imunohistochemistry, Cytology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Year of diagnosis: 2003
Type of MS: Relapse remitting

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Varicella-zoster virus in cerebrospinal fluid at relapses of multiple sclerosis.

It is thought that MS is caused by a complex interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental factors, possibly such as viruses. In this study from Mexico, the authors identified the virus which usually causes chicken pox and shingles in the spinal fluid of people with MS during relapses. They hypothesize that it may be involved in the pathogenesis of MS.

authors: Sotelo J, Martínez-Palomo A, Ordoñez G, Pineda B.

source: Ann Neurol. 2008 Feb 27 [Epub ahead of print]

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Lesion distribution in children with clinically isolated syndromes.

The authors compared MRI characteristics in adults and children with MS. They found that the pons, part of the brainstem, was more often involved in children, especially boys, and conclude that this might be due to the pattern of myelination as the brain matures.

authors: Ghassemi R, Antel SB, Narayanan S, Francis SJ, Bar-Or A, Sadovnick AD, Banwell B, Arnold DL; Canadian Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Study Group.

source: Ann Neurol. 2008 Feb 27 [Epub ahead of print]

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Induction of systemic TNFalpha in natalizumab-treated multiple sclerosis.

The authors investigated the effect of natalizumab, a recently developed treatment for severe relapsing-remitting MS, on the expression of cellular signaling molecules. Most were unaffected except for TNFalpha, which the authors hypothesize may be involved in fatigue.

authors: Khademi M, Stol D, Olsson T, Wallström E.

source: Eur J Neurol. 2008 Mar;15(3):309-12. Epub 2008 Jan 9.

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Comparison of the effect of two types of acupuncture on quality of life in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: a preliminary single-blind randomized controlled trial.

This small study looked at whether there was any evidence that acupuncture was beneficial for people with secondary progressive MS. They compared Chinese acupuncture and used minimal acupuncture as a control condition. There were no differences except that the minimal acupuncture group reported improved psychological scores.

authors: Donnellan CP, Shanley J.

source: Clin Rehabil. 2008 Mar;22(3):195-205.

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Variation of serum uric acid levels in multiple sclerosis during relapses and immunomodulatory treatment.

This small retrospective study found that uric acid levels in blood were lower during MS relapses and higher in people on treatment. They hypothesize that it might reflect disease activity in some way.

authors: Guerrero AL, Martín-Polo J, Laherrán E, Gutiérrez F, Iglesias F, Tejero MA, Rodríguez-Gallego M, Alcázar C.

source: Eur J Neurol. 2008 Feb 26 [Epub ahead of print]

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BBC show: Britain’s Missing Top Model

The BBC has launched a televised search to find a woman with disabilities to become a model; the winner will receive a high-fashion photo shoot and will appear in a top glossy magazine.

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MS Society of Belgium 50th Anniversary

The MS Society of Belgium (Ligue Nationale Belge de la Sclérose en Plaques / Nationale Belgische Multiple Sclerose Liga) celebrated its 50th anniversary on 5 March with a very successful Gala Concert.

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