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09 May 2019

Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) Gets NICE Approval for PPMS!

It has been announced today that NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has approved the NHS use of Ocrelizumab for the treatment of adults with early, inflammatory primary progressive MS (PPMS).

Support and tips

15 Apr 2019

The best guided meditation apps… chosen by you

Some people choose to use a guided meditation app to help them meditate and so we've asked the community for their favourite apps.

Support and tips

03 Apr 2019

Can a cosy cup of cocoa keep fatigue at bay?

Dr Jonathan White explains the results of a new study that might help reduce fatigue in people with MS.

Research

22 Mar 2019

Partners benefit from participation in lifestyle modification

Blog from Dr Sandra Neate from the NEU who spoke on this fascinating topic at the Edinburgh Event in June.

Research

04 Mar 2019

Hope for people with progressive MS – the asthma drug that may slow brain shrinkage

Ibudilast is commonly prescribed in Japan for the treatment of asthma and stroke, and is currently being investigated as a potential treatment in progressive forms of MS.

Fundraising

01 Mar 2019

Running the ultramarathon was a worthy challenge for me. So was getting MS…

Based in Blenheim, New Zealand, Circle Ambassador Bradley Patrick shares his story of enjoying the challenge of taking on an ultramarathon.

Personal story

12 Feb 2019

Ready to Change

“No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There’s only one thing that makes someone change: their own realization that they need…

Personal story

12 Feb 2019

Living in spite of the unknown

“I took the leap. And you can too. Don’t hold back because of MS.” Chris shares her story.

Research

29 Jan 2019

Study shows correlation between fats and level of disability in MS

Investigators at Imperial College London demonstrated a link between certain blood lipid levels and increased levels of both disability and inflammation in people with RRMS.