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MS pushed up the agenda at party conferences
06 Oct 2008
The needs of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the political issues that affect them were pushed up the agenda at the recent party conferences in Birmingham and Manchester.
Glasgow-based researchers develop 'ground-breaking' blood test
06 Oct 2008
A Glasgow-based research lab has announced what it claims to be a major breakthrough in the treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
Developments in technology may help diagnose MS in the future
01 Oct 2008
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a hand-held device that they claim can test for serious conditions including multiple sclerosis (MS), using a tiny sample of blood or urine.
Debbie Purdy attends High Court seeking clarification on assisted dying laws
01 Oct 2008
Debbie Purdy, 45, who has primary progressive MS, won the right to a judicial review of the law on assisted suicide, which will be heard at the High Court on October 2 and 3.
People with MS have higher levels of immune molecule in their spinal fluid
30 Sep 2008
A protein that helps dampen the immune response is more abundant in the spinal fluid of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting that the protein, called TREM-2, may be a contributor to the condition. The study was published in the Journal Brain this month.
Vitamin D shows signs of preventing the development of MS
23 Sep 2008
Results of several studies reported at a recent MS conference in Montreal have shown signs of a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children.
MS Society event director receives top industry award
23 Sep 2008
The MS Society’s event director, Chris Bray, has been awarded a place in Event Magazine’s annual list of the UK event industry's top 100 practitioners.
MS Society welcomes Labour’s commitment on prescription charges
23 Sep 2008
Following Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s speech today (22 September) at the Labour party conference, the MS Society welcomes news of a commitment to end prescription charges for people with long-term conditions.
Society joins medical research awards
22 Sep 2008
The MS Society has been recognised as the only charity in the country to join a new awards initiative by the Fulbright Commission which aims to develop the talent of some of Britain’s most promising medical researchers.
Worldwide survey into MS prevalence
18 Sep 2008
A major new study into worldwide prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the availability of resources to provide services and support to people with MS has been launched today.
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