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Woman of influence: Peta Credlin and Tony Abbott in Brisbane, shortly before the Coalition's 2013 federal election campaign launch. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Tony Abbott had been prime minister for seven weeks when he visited the Australian military base at Tarin Kowt last October. On his way home, in a relaxed and expansive mood, he fraternised with journalists at the back of the RAAF Boeing-737. With him was his chief of staff, Peta Credlin. "We were having a couple of beers and a chat about the trip to Afghanistan," says Seven Network political editor Mark Riley, "and he made a couple of remarks that she thought were just a little bit out of school." How did Credlin signal to Abbott that he should watch his words? "She gave him a swift kick in the shin." Riley pauses. "It was done with good humour. But for us, it was a really interesting insight into their relationship." Credlin, 43, is the most discussed woman in Canberra, and probably the most powerful. She heads the prime minister's office, effectively the command centre of the Liberal-National Coalition government, and is widely believed to have more influence over the way the country is run than most … Continue reading →

By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A handful of people taking a medication called Rebif to treat multiple sclerosis have developed a serious condition that causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. In a letter in the March 27 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Scottish researchers reported that they found an unexpectedly high number of cases of "thrombotic microangiopathy" in people taking Rebif who suddenly developed severe high blood pressure. The condition is a combination of the clotting disorders hemolytic-uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (HUS/TTP). The two disorders often occur together. In HUS, the red blood cells are destroyed, and the debris from that destruction clumps together and clots. Those numerous blood clots cause TTP, which occurs when small blood vessels throughout the body become blocked with blood clots, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The clotting condition is a recognized complication of using Rebif, which is one of the brand names for the drug interferon beta 1-alpha, said study senior author Siddharthan Chandran, a professor of neurology at the University of Edinburgh. In fact, British regulatory authorities issued a drug-safety update last … Continue reading →

March 24, 2014 - MS Treatments, Compliance, Relapse and Bladder Issues with Multiple Sclerosis Adherence, Compliance, Switching, MS Relapse, Treatment Options, and Bladder Issues with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Adherence, Compliance, Switching Meds, Treat... By: MSViewsandNews … Continue reading →

University of Queensland research is investigating the effects textured shoe insoles have on walking problems associated with multiple sclerosis. A $120,000 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Research Australia grant will enable UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences physiotherapy lecturer Dr Anna Hatton to examine the potential of an inexpensive insole to improve the mobility of people with MS. Dr Hatton said many people with MS had problems with walking, which made day-to-day activities difficult and often led to falls. She said walking problems in MS could result from a combination of typical symptoms related to muscles, nerves and senses. The key to improving mobility is to use a range of different treatment techniques which address each of these symptoms, she said. Improving walking ability is of primary importance to maintaining health, independence and quality of life for people living with MS. Dr Hatton and her international research team (spanning Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom) will investigate whether a specially designed insole which enhances sensory information at the feet could boost the walking ability of people affected by MS. They will analyse how about 180 people with MS walk over different surfaces after wearing the insoles for three months. We … Continue reading →

By Frank Vaisvilas Correspondent March 31, 2014 10:36PM Debra Ibarra, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in January 2013, is taking part in the Walk MS May 4 in Dellwood Park in Lockport. With her are her children, RJ, 7, and Allysa, 11. | Frank Vaisvilas ~ For Sun-Times Media storyidforme: 64324473 tmspicid: 23064186 fileheaderid: 11210680 Updated: April 1, 2014 2:08AM Like most people, Debra Ibarra had no idea exactly what multiple sclerosis was until she was diagnosed with the debilitating disease and decided to do something about it. I didnt know the difference between MD (muscular dystrophy) and MS, she said. The Lockport native is a featured participant this year in the citys Walk MS, which raises money to fund research for a cure as well as increasing awareness about the disease that can cause severe nerve damage. The event, held in conjunction with the Greater Illinois chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is scheduled for May 4 at Dellwood Park. This is Ibarras second year participating in the event after being diagnosed with MS in January 2013. It was empowering, she said of last years event. So many people have (MS), and theres so much support out … Continue reading →

MS patient from Blandford to trial ground-breaking new drug 3:00pm Wednesday 2nd April 2014 in News By Diarmuid MacDonagh A 39-YEAR-OLD nurse is the first person in Dorset to trial a ground-breaking new drug that can delay the progress of multiple sclerosis (MS). Rebecca French, pictured right, who was diagnosed with the condition 10 years ago, has been offered the chance to try Aubagio (Teriflunomide). The single mother of two who lives in Blandford, has remitting and relapsing MS and was told by her consultant that she would need to start injecting her medication on a daily basis. I couldnt face injecting myself because of the numbness in my hands which makes it increasingly difficult, she explains. So when my consultant offered me the chance to trial this new drug which is in tablet form, I thought it was too good an opportunity to miss. However side effects include hair loss and liver damage. Rebecca adds: Im aware that I am a guinea pig and that there are lots of potential side effects and I will have to have blood tests every two weeks. But although it sounds quite scary, it will help to slow down the progress of MS … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise Phoebe T. Ward, Jr., keeps her own opinion on statistics. Its a bell curve and Im on the side of the bell curve that succeeds and survives, she says. Thats my choice. Thats where I place myself in the picture every time. Diagnosed with lung cancer last September, she learned that the cancer spread to her brain in January. And yet, she considers herself lucky. Listen to Your Body Ms. Ward retired from her 30-year career as an audio engineer with ABC on September 1, 2013. Back when I started, I was told that women dont do that kind of work, she says. But she persisted. That perseverance continues to serve her well. In early September, she insisted on getting a chest x-ray for a cough that wouldnt go away, even after two doctors told her it was merely lingering bronchitis. But she knew something was wrong. Listen to your body, Ms. Ward says. I really encourage people to reach out. If they dont agree, ask somebody else for help. A chest x-ray on September 13th revealed a mass in her lungs, which was biopsied on the 19th. Ms. Ward turned 65 … Continue reading →

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) March 30, 2014 According to the Natural Multiple Sclerosis Treatment review that readers can find on http://www.DailyGossip.org, this healing program is a natural method that promises to help sufferers cure their condition. Daily Gossip reveals in its review that the author of the Natural Multiple Sclerosis Treatment actually is a well-known and reputed American surgeon. Dr. Gary M. Levin claims that his treatment is so effective, as it is based on an important and unique discovery. According to Levin, multiple sclerosis is caused by an overactive immune system. To learn more about Dr Gary M. Levin's latest treatment and find out what others have to say about his new book, read the full review at: http://www.dailygossip.org/natural-multiple-sclerosis-treatment-review-the-remarkable-ms-cure-7563. This means that Levin is certain that since the overactive immune system is the cause, the only way to overcome this condition is by addressing this exact cause. So, Daily Gossip writes in its Natural Multiple Sclerosis Treatment review that the new program contains numerous remedies to heal the damaged immune system. Levin also claims that numerous patients have left years of MS behind thanks to his new treatment. The review also exposes the fact that Levin does not promise his … Continue reading →

Sunday 30 March 2014 22.50 Garda recorded phone conversations with two main witnesses during the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation, according to court documents seen by RT's This Week. Recordings were made of conversations between garda and Marie Farrell, and also between garda and Martin Graham. Ms Farrell was a local shopkeeper in the village of Schull in west Cork, while Mr Graham was an acquaintance of Ian Bailey. Mr Bailey has accused garda of trying to frame him for the murder of Ms Du Plantier near her west Cork holiday home in December 1996. Mr Bailey and his partner, Jules Thomas, are now suing the State. According to acourt document prepared by garda to comply with discoveryas part of Mr Bailey's legal action, at least half a dozen calls to and from Mr Graham and garda were recorded in early 1997. A series of calls between members of the force and Ms Farrell were recorded from early January to December of that year, according to the document. The material includes a recording of an anonymous phone call made by Ms Farrell ringing garda under the pseudonym 'Fiona', when she claimed to have seen a man near the scene … Continue reading →

Sandwiched between posts on mid-century modern recycled plastic side tables and the best sugar wax treatment in San Francisco, Gwyneth Paltrow dropped the news of her marital separation last week on her lifestyle website, Goop. Ms. Paltrow, known as much for promoting juice cleanses as her Best Actress Oscar, characterized the end of her marriage to the British rock star Chris Martin as a "conscious uncoupling" -- a term that drew more than a few eye rolls. But what some see as pretension, others see as practicality. And marriage experts believe she might be onto something. "I'll admit that given it was Gwyneth Paltrow, my first instinct was snarky," said Deesha Philyaw of Forest Hills, co-author of "Co-Parenting 101" with her ex-husband, Michael Thomas. "But conscious uncoupling is a real thing. It's an approach to separation and divorce that's really child-friendly." Ms. Paltrow and Mr. Martin have two children, Apple, 9, and Moses, 7, and are reportedly taking a post-separation family vacation on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. In her blog post titled "Conscious Uncoupling," Ms. Paltrow included a lengthy essay by one of her mentors, Habib Sadeghi, and his wife, Sherry Sami, defining conscious uncoupling. The term … Continue reading →