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MSIF Twinning Programme launched
Today marks the launch of the MSIF Twinning Programme. The programme seeks to actively encourage and develop a network of MS societies around the world engaged in bilateral cooperation and collaboration, ultimately impacting the development of more effective and efficient care, support and services for people with and affected by MS.
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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."
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| Summaries of all the latest research findings on MS selected by a team based at the Institute of Neurology, London. |
Elevated ATG5 expression in autoimmune demyelination and multiple sclerosis
The role of genes in the pathogenesis of MS is complex. The authors found an association between a gene called Atg5 and MS, suggesting that it may contribute to inflammation in MS.
authors: Alirezaei M, Fox HS, Flynn CT, Moore CS, Hebb AL, Frausto RF, Bhan V, Kiosses WB, Whitton JL, Robertson GS, Crocker SJ
source: Autophagy. 2009 Feb 5;5(2). [Epub ahead of print]
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Daclizumab in treatment of multiple sclerosis patients
This preliminary study investigated the tolerability and safety of daclizumab, a new experimental treatment proposed for use in severe MS. As with other antibody treatments like natalizumab there were some important side effects, in this case cardiotoxicity and viral meningitis. Further studies are needed to see if this medication will be useful.
authors: Ali E, Healy B, Stazzone L, Brown B, Weiner H, Khoury S
source: Mult Scler. 2009 Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print]
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