News & Events
World MS Day is coming
World MS Day takes places on 25 May 2016 with the tagline ‘MS doesn’t stop me…’
Does ethnicity play a role in neuromyelitis optica (NMO)?
The role of genes in NMO appears to vary depending on a person’s ethnicity
Coffee consumption and risk of multiple sclerosis
Research suggests that high consumption of coffee may protect brain cells from damage
Natalizumab is more effective than fingolimod in reducing relapses
French researchers compare oral and injectable drugs for relapsing-remitting MS
New drug ozanimod could be an effective alternative to fingolimod
An international study looks at the safety and efficacy of a drug similar to fingolimod
AEDEM COCEMFE launches program to support people at home
A Spanish government funded scheme will help people to overcome different barriers
New video showcases the potential of musical neurorehabilitation in Israel
The Danish MS Society has produced a film about neurorehabilitation and music in Israel.
MS International Federation to update the Principles for Quality of Life
Collaborative work has begun to update the ‘gold standard’ for quality of life
Shift.MS launches tool to give online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Thought Sort is designed to improve wellbeing. The impact of the tool will be measured in a…
Epilepsy drug could protect nerves from damage in MS
A drug currently used to treat epilepsy could be used to protect cells in the optic nerve…
Obesity and MS
How common is obesity in people with MS and is it related to disability?
Intrathecal Rituximab is not effective in progressive multiple sclerosis
A recent study has failed to show any benefit for Rituximab in people with secondary progressive MS