As of today, 17 states and Washington, DC have approved the use of medical marijuana. Let's take a look at the arguments for and against the use of the controversial treatment option as it relates to multiple sclerosis.
The MS community is proud of the way the Osbournes announced Jack's MS diagnosis and how they have vowed to fight his MS. We also hope they will use their star status to help our cause, just as those before them used theirs. Read More »
If you are a regular member of the online MS community, you have already heard the news that Jack Osbourne (son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne) has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. How will this impact the MS community going forward? Read More »
On June 14, a new drug for treating MS called Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) was submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for approval – the seventh step in the long approval process. Lemtrada recently concluded Phase III studies. Read More »
I know life can be difficult and challenging. MS tests me and my peers time and time again. I am, as I always say, a work in progress. I am also a positive person by nature, and I believe that this blip in my road will be a brief one. Read More »
Plasmapheresis is a blood-cleansing procedure (also known as plasma exchange) that removes the circulating antibodies thought to be active in my MS. Read More »
Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed in women who are of child-bearing age. As such, patients diagnosed with MS are frequently interested in the topics of fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and disease. Read More »
Today, with social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, programs such as Skype or iChat, or blogs, people no longer need to feel shut in. They can reach out in hundreds – or thousands - of ways to others, and never feel alone. Read More »
