MS Trust 21 Challenge
"Here’s a breakdown of the challenge (you will be linked to the MS Trust website to enter). Like they say: “Keep the trust posted on the challenges you're taking part in by sharing your stories and photos on Twitter and Facebook using hashtag #MSWeek!”"
The big, fat, ugly truth
I am under attack. Should have expected so, but in all cases starting with a C, you rather tend to ignore the truth. GP nearly had a fit when overlooking my blood test results. Why? The big… fat… very fat… C. No, not cancer. “Bad” cholesterol, in fact. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Gulp. When my doctor told me, he nearly had a fit himself.
A day in the life of fatigue
Meet your new MS Ireland writer!
"It has been a bit of a hectic, but a great time to write lately. Two bits of fantastic news came my way in regards to my writing, and I’ve been over the moon since."
MS News: April 2014
Research results Enhanced uptake of multiple sclerosis-derived myelin by THP-1 macrophages and primary human … 7thSpace Interactive (press release) – The pathological hallmark of multiple sclerosis (MS) is myelin phagocytosis. It remains unclear why microglia and macrophages demyelinate axons in … Textured insoles could be a positive step for people with MS UQ News – University of Queensland research is investigating the effects textured shoe insoles have on walking problems associated with multiple sclerosis. ANP reports positive results from chronic toxicity study of ATL1102 in multiple sclerosis News-Medical.net – Antisense Therapeutics Limited (“ANP” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that results from a chronic toxicity study in monkeys indicate that …
9 years on…
MS News: March 2014
A little bit later than usual, for which I apologise, but here is the good news that graced global media in March 2014.