May 2017
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Friday, May 19, 2017
Remyelination Candidate Opicinumab Failed in Phase 2 Trial in MS, But Biogen Won’t Give Up
May 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
OhioHealth hospital was the first to use the FDA Approved Drug, Ocrevus

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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Children and Teens

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The evaluation includes:A neurological assessment by a pediatric neurologist and MS specialist• Review of medical records• A neuropsychological evaluation and psychological assessment to evaluate the impact of MS on cognition, academic performance and emotional functioning• An MRI may possibly be performed and evaluated with our neuro-radiologist to assess the disease• Ophthalmology exam• Individual psychological support for patients and their family members• Neuropsychological evaluation• Assistance, if needed, with school issues• Nursing support
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
3 Travel Tips for Easier Flying with MS

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1. Get some wheels
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Statins: How safe are they?

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Despite evidence that aims to quash controversy over the safety and effectiveness of statins, uncertainty remains. Is the safety of statins as debatable as some stories suggest, or is the controversy behind this group of medicines potentially harming more people than the drug itself? We find out.
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Relapsing-remitting MS: Alemtuzumab boosts outcomes for black patients

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May 6, 2017
Alemtuzumab improves long-term clinical and radiological outcomes in black patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to data presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Boston, MA.
Black patients typically have more severe MS than white patients, characterized by more rapid disability accumulation, greater MRI lesion volumes, increased risk for secondary progression, accelerated retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell/inner plexiform layer thinning, and the potential for a poorer response to disease-modifying therapies (DMTs).
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Food Intolerance Nutrition / Diet Bones / Orthopedics Public Health Lactose intolerance linked to lower vitamin D levels

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May 16, 2017
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Researchers have associated lactose intolerance with lower levels of vitamin D.
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Monday, May 15, 2017
Survey: Misdiagnosis, Myriad Symptoms Common for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

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May 12, 2017
A new survey of 5300 patients with multiple sclerosis in the United States suggested nearly half had to visit a physician at least 5 times before being correctly diagnosed with MS, and 4 in 10 were initially misdiagnosed with another condition. The survey findings from Health Union, a Philadelphia-based healthcare information service also showed that MS patients regularly encountered wide array of symptoms, far beyond those typically discussed in most news coverage of the disease.
Of the 42% of patients who were initially misdiagnosed, one quarter were told they were depressed. Another 15% were diagnosed with migraines and 14% were diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Vitamin B-12 deficiency were also common incorrect diagnoses. Tim Armand, president and co-founder of Health Union, said the survey helps paint a fuller picture of the hurdles people with MS must overcome. “The results of this survey clearly show that people with MS struggle with a disease that impacts all aspects of their life in ways that many around them simply cannot see,” said Armand, in a press release.
Armand said patient support networks could be integral in sharing information among patients and with also helping patients feel validated. Findings pointed out that once patients received the correct diagnosis, nearly two-thirds (65%) start treatment within the first three months post-diagnosis. However, the survey also revealed that some patients are apprehensive about MS drugs.
Forty-two percent of respondents said they were worried about the side effects of MS treatments, and 35% said they worried about the safety of disease-modifying therapies.
Devin Garlit, a patient advocate with Health Union, said it took 13 years for him to find the right therapy. “Finding the right treatment can be a difficult process that requires significant trial and error. You may have side effects with one, the next may not work well, and another may not be covered by insurance,” said Garlit, in the press release. -
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Sunday, May 14, 2017
The impact of sexual dysfunction on the quality of life measured by MSQoL-54 in patients with multiple sclerosis

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- PMID:
- 18632783
- DOI:
- 10.1177/1352458508093619
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Evaluation of sexual function in women at two stages of multiple sclerosis

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- PMID:
- 22669360
- DOI:
- 10.1007/s00345-012-0891-4
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Sexual Therapy for Women with Multiple Sclerosis and Its Impact on Quality of Life

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Primary Progressive MS: Myths vs. Facts

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Myth: There will never be a cure for PPMS
Fact: Research is ongoing for medications
Myth: PPMS primarily occurs in women
Fact: PPMS affects women and men at the same rate
Some forms of MS tend to occur more often in women than men — sometimes three times as much. Yet according to the National MS Society, PPMS seems to affect both women and men equally in number.
Diagnosing PPMS can be difficult, but you shouldn’t assume you have one specific form of MS just because of your sex.
Myth: PPMS is an elderly person’s disease
Fact: The condition may occur before middle age
The onset of PPMS tends to occur later than other forms of MS. However, there seems to be a misconception that it’s an elderly person’s disease. This may be in part due to the onset of disability being associated with age. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, the average age of onset for PPMS is between 30 and 39 years of age.
Myth: A PPMS diagnosis means you’ll be disabled
Fact: Disability rates range in PPMS
Physical disability is a risk with PPMS — perhaps more so than other forms of MS. This is due to PPMS causing more lesions on the spine, which can in turn create gait issues. Some people with PPMS may need assistive devices for walking, such as canes or wheelchairs. The National MS Society estimates that about 25 percent of people with MS need this type of assistance.
Still, this doesn’t mean that you should expect disability after being diagnosed with PPMS. Rates of disability vary, much in the same way as symptoms do. You can help prevent the onset of walking problems by exercising regularly as part of an active lifestyle. Talk to your doctor about other options to help maintain your independence, such as physical and occupational therapy.

Myth: Having PPMS means you have to quit your job
Fact: Working won’t make PPMS worse
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