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What's new
Shout it out - Elvis is back!
Elvis will be going back to school on March 27, 2010 to raise funds for the MS Society (Mid Herts Branch) and the Herts MS Therapy Centre.
Elvis impersonator Neil J Duncan will be getting all shook up at Barclay School, Walkern Road, Stevenage.
Hope for MS pill after cladribine and fingolimod trials
Oral drugs to treat multiple sclerosis could become available in 2011 after promising results in two trials.Dr Doug Brown, Biomedical Research Manager at the MS Society, said: "This is great news for people with MS and signifies a shifting tide in the treatment of the condition.
Hairy Bikers recipe for success!
Celebrity chefs Si King and Dave Myers from the Hairy Bikers have agreed to be the official faces for the MS Society's Cake Break taking place on 30 April 2010.
Leighton Buzzard wheel & walk
wheel & walk is coming to the streets of Leighton Buzzard on Saturday 3 July. The route for this wheel & walk event is 5K and takes you through the town and on the riverside walk along the River Ouzel.This is a great way to raise funds for the Leighton Buzzard Branch, or your own branch, and to raise the profile of the MS Society. Register now for a great day out!
Doctor accused over false stem cell claims
The General Medical Council (GMC), which protects patients from malpractice among doctors, is investigating allegations against a Dr Robert Trossel, accused of offering and making false claims about stem cell therapy.
Research - What's new?
The MS Society Research Team has put together a database of treatments in the pipeline. This lists all disease modifying treatments in phase III trials and above for MS.
Shift MS
Shift.ms is a community for young people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Users can share, support and interact with each other throughout the site. Sometimes it's good to know where things are, who's having a party where, or just that there are people near you dealing with the same stuff.
Young person's network
A working group has been set up at the MS Society to develop and plan support offered by the Society to young people affected by multiple sclerosis.If you are a young person affected by MS, or are involved in a young person's group or activity, then please help us and join the email list.
