{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "MSIF News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "MSIF News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "People With MS News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "People With MS News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "Research News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "Research News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "MS Society News")}}

{{endif}}

{{if listFind(vars.channel_names, "MS Society News")}}

{{endif}}

More events planned for World MS Day

Has your MS society signed up to participate in the first ever World MS Day on Wednesday 27 May 2009?

read more

MSIF seeks new fundraising manager

MSIF has created a new fundraising post.

read more

Record downloads of MS in focus

MSIF is pleased to announce the success of the two editions of our biannual magazine published in 2008.

read more

back to top

Profile of the Month : January 2010

Wendy Cheng

Age: 35
Diagnosis Year: 2003
Type: Relapsing-remitting MS
Profession: Regional manager, manufacturing company

"I have learned that as long as I keep a positive attitude, accept this special 'gift' with no complaints, enjoy care and love from family and friends and follow the treatment prescribed by doctors, I can live a normal life."

Deutsch English Espanol Francais Italiano Русский

read more

back to top

Oral fingolimod (FTY720) in multiple sclerosis: two-year results of a phase II extension study

This preliminary study reported that fingolimod, a new tablet treatment for relapsing remitting MS, was safe and effective in reducing relapse rate and inflammation of the brain. A larger phase III study is required.

authors: O'Connor P, Comi G, Montalban X, Antel J, Radue EW, de Vera A, Pohlmann H, Kappos L; FTY720 D2201 Study Group

source: Neurology. 2009 Jan 6;72(1):73-9

read more

Structural and functional MRI correlates of Stroop control in benign MS

The authors used a number of MRI techniques to study the brain areas involved in an attention related task in people with MS and minimal disability. They found that a larger number of areas were involved in people with MS compared to healthy subjects, suggesting a compensatory response to white matter lesions.

authors: Rocca MA, Valsasina P, Ceccarelli A, Absinta M, Ghezzi A, Riccitelli G, Pagani E, Falini A, Comi G, Scotti G, Filippi M

source: Hum Brain Mapp. 2009 Jan;30(1):276-90

read more

Caudate nuclei volume, diffusion tensor metrics, and T(2) relaxation in healthy adults and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients: implications for understanding gray matter degeneration

The authors found MRI changes in a grey matter structure deep in the brain in people with MS and suggested that it might be a possible marker of the disease.

authors: Hasan KM, Halphen C, Kamali A, Nelson FM, Wolinsky JS, Narayana PA

source: J Magn Reson Imaging. 2009 Jan;29(1):70-7

read more

Restless legs syndrome in multiple sclerosis: A case-control study

Patients with restless legs syndrome suffer from sensory symptoms and a feeling that they need to move their legs. This study showed an increased risk in people with MS.

authors: Deriu M, Cossu G, Molari A, Murgia D, Mereu A, Ferrigno P, Manca D, Contu P, Melis M

source: Mov Disord. 2008 Dec 31. [Epub ahead of print]

read more

Is a preserved functional reserve a mechanism limiting clinical impairment in pediatric MS patients?

The authors used functional MRI to study motor function in children with MS. They found some changes in brain activation which suggested that recovery mechanisms in children are very effective.

authors: Rocca MA, Absinta M, Ghezzi A, Moiola L, Comi G, Filippi M

source: Hum Brain Mapp. 2008 Dec 23. [Epub ahead of print]

read more

Gray matter atrophy correlates with MS disability progression measured with MSFC but not EDSS

This study supported others which have shown the importance in changes in grey matter in MS. The authors also concluded that the appearances on MRI do not always reflect patient's problems.

authors: Rudick RA, Lee JC, Nakamura K, Fisher E

source: J Neurol Sci. 2008 Dec 18. [Epub ahead of print]

read more

back to top

Relapses more frequent in patients diagnosed with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

source: MS Trust UK

A study found that patients who develop MS before age 18 appear to experience more relapses of symptoms than those diagnosed with the disease as adults.

read more

Details announced for International Symposium on Stem Cell Transplantation in MS conference, Moscow

source: National Center for Research and Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases

Full details have now been announced for the International Symposium on Stem Cell Transplantation in MS conference in Moscow, Russia, on 5 October 2009.

read more

A protein that protects against neurodegenerative diseases?

source: MS Trust UK

Research on the mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as MS has taken a step forward.

read more

back to top

Tell a friend

The email you subscribed with us is {{print email}}

Within this newsletter the following options are available: MSIF News; People with MS News; Research News and MS Society News. To amend your options please login to the 'My world of MS' online community where you can also read diary entries from people affected by MS, leave your own diary entries and send messages to other users. You can also change your email address, contact details and subscribe to our free publications.

If you have an RSS News Reader you can get the latest news syndicated to you by copying the following link to your Reader: Syndicate.

If you do not want to receive future issues of this newsletter or if you have received this in error, please accept our apologies and simply unsubscribe here

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
3rd Floor Skyline House, 200 Union Street, SE1 0LX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7620 1911
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7620 1922
Registered Charity: 1105321
Email: info@msif.org

 Click here to learn more about the work of the Making Connections sponsor.