Tag: Canada
Global MS research fellowships
A selection of fellowships and grants open to MS researchers around the world
Committees
The MS International Federation draws on the expertise of its members, people with MS and others
Du Pré Grant recipients
These researchers have received Du Pré Grants to enable them to work in established MS research centres outside their own country
Progressive MS research
The International Progressive MS Alliance works to speed up the development of treatment for progressive MS
Vanessa’s story
Along with five friends, Vanessa spent the last few days of 2015 climbing Kilimanjaro for the MS cause
Signs of MS may start five years before diagnosis
Canadian research shows people with MS are more likely than the general population to visit a doctor or hospital in the years leading up to an MS diagnosis.
Time to connect – MS Canada invites you to their upcoming MS research conference
Register for the MS Connect conference for the latest MS research updates
Burgers to Beat MS
The MS Society of Canada’s Burgers to Beat MS campaign raises over $2 million for MS. Find out what they learned along the way.
People with MS who have additional health conditions are more likely to experience relapses
Canadian study finds people with MS who have additional health conditions face a greater risk of having a relapse than those without other diseases.
Study shows taking MS medications as directed is better for overall health
Canadian research reveals the positive effects of taking MS medications as prescribed on a person's general health
Disappointing results from CCSVI treatment trial
Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) describes a potential reduction in blood flow in the major veins that drain blood from the brain and spinal cord over a prolonged period.
James D Wolfensohn Award winners
Winners of the James D. Wolfensohn Award come from all over the world
Canadian MS Society meets 75 MPs in 2 days
MS Society of Canada working hard to educate decision makers on MS
Stem cell treatment halts MS progression
Rebooting immune system provides long term relief for aggressive relapsing MS in Canadian study
What happened at ECTRIMS 2015?
Our highlights from the world’s largest scientific conference on multiple sclerosis
Sex-specific differences in comorbid conditions in MS
Researchers find men with MS experience more chronic health problems at the time of diagnosis
Take the Pledge
The MS Society of Canada asks Canadians to pledge, donate and share
Characteristics of primary progressive MS
Researchers in Canada have investigated the natural history of 500 people with primary progressive MS
Canada trial for stem cell therapy
The Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Canadian MS Patients Study is part of a larger international research effort
Future MS treatments
Ethyl pyruvate and dimethyl fumarate both have a number of anti-inflammatory effects relevant to MS
Flee or fight?
MS Society of Canada asks Canadians whether they will flee or fight when it comes to MS
Alliance announces first round of grants
The Progressive MS Alliance has awarded its first round of 22 research grants to investigators in nine countries
Progressive MS meeting in Milan
The first scientific meeting of the International Progressive MS Collaborative took place in Milan, Italy
MS International Federation announces first wave of 2014 Du Pré Grants
The MS International Federation has announced its first six Du Pré Grants for 2014