Category Archives: MS Treatment

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) April 29, 2014 The Natural Vitiligo Treatment review indicates that this program will teach sufferers how to stop this condition and its symptoms immediately. The new program is considered to be one of the most powerful vitiligo treatment systems at the moment. Find out more about this new system and check out what others have to say about it at: http://www.dailygossip.org/natural-vitiligo-treatment-system-review-how-to-cure-vitiligo-6808 Daily Gossip reveals in its review that the method was created by a former vitiligo sufferer, Michael Dawson, who actually used this method, too. Dawson says that with the help of the program he created, he was able to cure his vitiligo permanently and naturally. The author of this method says that he managed to overcome his vitiligo forever in just 2 months. The Natural Vitiligo Treatment promises to help patients stop the spreading of this condition on the spot. Consequently, sufferers will look and feel much better, faster. Patients suffering from this condition are advised to learn from the experience of Michael Dawson and the way he managed to become vitiligo free, easily. Dawson discovered this unique method of overcoming vitiligo after years of struggle and years of research. The author of the Natural Vitiligo … Continue reading →

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Shona Garrett suffers from MS but is unable to access a drug that may be able to ease her symptoms. Picture: James Bass Kathryn Bradley Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:29 AM People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Norfolk and Suffolk could be left behind if life-changing medicines continue to be out of reach for many sufferers, a leading charity has warned. To send a link to this page to a friend, you must be logged in. Sativex is a peppermint-flavoured mouth spray that comes in a small pump that people can carry with them. The medicine in Sativex is extracted from cannabis plants that have been selected and grown to produce a constant amount of active ingredients that have been shown to help improve the symptoms of MS spasticity. The NHS has a legal obligation to fund all treatments that NICE recommends but currently this does not include Sativex. A spokesman for Bayer Healthcare, which produces Sativex, said the NICE guidelines for the management of MS were due to be revised and the company was anticipating that Sativex would be included within these. The MS Society is calling for all drugs licensed for the treatment of MS to be … Continue reading →

As medical marijuana makes its way into mainstream clinical use, there is still much mystery surrounding the drug, as not much is known about the its effects on the brain or nervous system disorders. To gain a better understanding of the benefits or downsides of medical cannabis, researchers from the American Academy of Neurology conducted a systematic review of available research analyzing the use of marijuana for the treatment of brain diseases. Through their analysis, they found that medical marijuana can help alleviate some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but the drug was not very successful at treating drug-induced movements from Parkinsons disease. Additionally, there was insufficient evidence to support whether or not marijuana can treat motor problems in Huntingtons disease, tics in Tourette syndrome, or seizures in epilepsy. According to the researchers, they were interested in reviewing medical marijuanas effects on brain disorders, as so many patients have started using it as a form of treatment without a prescription. Ive known my patients for a long time; they use it, and some will tell me which symptoms they thought it was helpful for, review author Dr. Barbara Koppel, of New York Medical College and fellow of the American Academy … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise MINNEAPOLIS A review by the American Academy of Neurology of available scientific research on the use of medical marijuana in brain diseases finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but do not appear to be helpful in treating drug-induced (levodopa) movements in Parkinsons disease. Not enough evidence was found to show if medical marijuana is helpful in treating motor problems in Huntingtons disease, tics in Tourette syndrome, cervical dystonia and seizures in epilepsy. The review is published in the April 29, 2014, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and will be presented at the AAN Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26-May 3, 2014, which is the worlds largest gathering of neurologists. This review by the worlds largest association for neurologists is intended to help neurologists and their patients understand the current research on medical marijuana for the treatment of certain brain diseases, said review author Barbara S. Koppel, MD, of New York Medical College in New York and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. The AAN review also highlights the need for more high-quality studies … Continue reading →

Michelle Mitchell, the charitys chief executive said: We understand the pressures the NHS is facing, but there are licensed medicines that can transform the lives of people with MS, and its frankly shameful that they are out of reach for so many. The charity said many patients were left for years without any treatment at all, as their disease worsens, unaware of new medicines which could reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and in some cases slow the progression of disability. The letter warns that despite a number of recent advances in medicines for the condition, which affects around 85,000 people in Britain, the UK is among the worst in Europe at providing them. It is signed by 26 celebrity supporters of the MS Society, including the explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the actor David Tennant and the television presenter Lorraine Kelly. Two new medicines - Aubagio and Lemtrada - have recently been recommended by NHS rationing bodies as the first line treatment for those with the condition, and decisions on two more treatments are due within a year. Mrs Mitchell said that despite advances in medicines, many sufferers faced barriers accessing treatment which could improve the quality of their … Continue reading →

Published Monday, 28 April 2014 The MS Society is asking people with MS to review their treatment options. (UTV) Recent estimates suggest that there are more than 4,000 people living with MS in Northern Ireland - one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. Research published by the charity in 2013 found that access to existing MS treatments was substantially higher in Northern Ireland than in the rest of the UK. However the MS Society said there are concerns that new, life-changing MS drugs are still out of reach for many in NI. There are now nine MS drugs approved for use on the NHS, but many with MS are not taking any treatment and are in the dark about the drugs that have the potential to alter the devastating impact of their condition. The news comes as two new, innovative MS medicines have recently been approved for use on the NHS, and up to two more may follow within the next year. For the first time many of these new drugs offer people the chance to take a pill rather than injections, which could significantly improve quality of life for many with the condition. Iain Crosby, 47 and … Continue reading →

Join the movement by calling 262-369-4400 or 800-242-3358. Eau Claire, Wis, (WEAU) -- On Saturday morning, SkyWarn13 Meteorologist Monica Ott served as the emcee for Eau Claires Walk MS. Walk MS is scheduled to take place in 20 communities throughout Wisconsin in 2014, including Saturday morning in Eau Claire on the UW-Eau Claire campus. There is no registration fee, but Walk MS participants are encouraged to make a donation or fundraiser. More than $1.3 million was raised through Walk MS events in Wisconsin last year. The money supports MS-related research, programs and services. More than 10,000 children, women and men in Wisconsin are known to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which is believed to be one of the higher prevalence rates in the nation. More About Walk MS Walk MS is a volunteer-driven event coordinated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each location features accessible routes for wheelchairs and scooters, rest stops, first aid and more. It is the largest annual fundraiser of the National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter. About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from … Continue reading →

THURSDAY, April 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment targeting specific white blood cells in the immune system known as B cells may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. The study involved 231 people with a form of MS that's called relapsing-remitting. For these patients, there are times when their disease is very active. At other times, the condition becomes less intense and they may experience a full or partial recovery of function. Researchers gave the participants either several low doses of a drug called ofatumumab or a harmless placebo pill. Ofatumumab is an "anti-B cell antibody" and is not yet approved for the treatment of MS. The research was funded by GlaxoSmithKline, the drug's maker. Researchers led by GlaxoSmithKline investigator Darrin Austin analyzed the effects of this drug compared to the dummy pill on the total number of new brain lesions the patients developed over the course of 12 weeks. The team compared the amount of B cells the participants had with the number of new brain lesions found on brain scans. Although all of the participants had lesion activity in the first four weeks, the study found that participants on any dose of anti-B cell therapy … Continue reading →

Jackson, MS (PRWEB) April 26, 2014 The revolutionary laser gum surgery that Pearl, MS patients receive at the Periodontal Associates of Jackson is ideal for patients who want to avoid scalpels and stitches. Dr. Roger B. Parkes and his associate Dr. R. Clarke Stewart use the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP, to provide new hope to patients suffering from periodontal disease and gum recession. The guided heat of the laser beam aimed along the gums can target the diseased tissue and eliminate the bacteria, leaving healthy gum tissue in place. Gum recession can result from causes including: Whatever the cause, recession can develop further if it is left untreated. As gum tissue recedes, they can leave exposed areas of the sensitive roots and become vulnerable to damage as they are exposed. For those with moderate to severe recession as a result of periodontal disease or other causes, the laser gum surgery Pearl, MS patients have benefitted from is minimally invasive and can often be completed in just one office visit. Unlike traditional surgery that cuts into the gum tissue with a scalpel to remove infected areas, then stitches the remaining tissue together, LANAP relies exclusively on computer guided … Continue reading →