Category Archives: MS Treatment

A number of drugs have been shown to slow the progression of MS in some people. These are called the disease-modifying drugs. They include: All of these drugs work by suppressing, or altering, the activity of the body's immune system. Thus, these therapies are based on the theory that MS is, at least in part, a result of an abnormal response of the body's immune system that causes it to attack the myelin surrounding nerves. These drugs do not cure MS, but they do reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and the development of new brain lesions. In addition, they slow down the progression of MS, reducing future disability. These drugs can improve the quality of life for many people with MS. Therefore, most doctors suggest that treatment with one of these drugs be started in most people as soon as a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS has been made. The decision concerning whether or when to begin treatment with one of these medications is best made by you and your doctor. Factors that should be considered include potential side effects, benefits, frequency, method of medication delivery, and your personal concerns, priorities and lifestyle. The most important goal is to … Continue reading →

Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment options for MS have changed dramatically since 1993, when the first disease-modifying drug, Betaseron, became commercially available. Currently, there are 10 FDA-approved disease-modifying drugs for MS: Aubagio, Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Extavia, Gilenya, Novantrone, Rebif, Tecfidera. and Tysabri. These drugs are not a cure for MS. However, treatment with these drugs can alter the course of the disease by decreasing the number and severity of relapses, by slowing the progression of the disease, and by reducing the accumulation of new lesions. Avonex, Betaseron, Extavia, Copaxone and Rebif are generally considered to be first-line therapies in the treatment of MS. While Novantrone is indicated for worsening and progressive forms of MS, it is rarely used due to a high incidence of leukemia and a higher than expected rate of cardiac dysfunction. (Since Novantrone is rarely prescribed, it will not be discussed further in this article.) MS Treatment Guidelines Research demonstrates that potentially irreversible axonal damage may occur early in relapsing-remitting MS. These therapies appear to be more effective in preventing new lesions than in repairing old lesions. Based on these findings, it is the consensus of researchers and clinicians with expertise in MS that the following treatment … Continue reading →

AAP Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's asylum seeker policy is uncivilised. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's treatment of asylum seekers is "inhumane and uncivilised" during a hostile BBC interview in London. Ms Bishop is in the United Kingdom for the annual AUKMIN meeting with her British counterpart William Hague and the defence ministers of both countries. But on Tuesday morning, BBC Radio 4's John Humphrys questioned her about Canberra's "inhumane" detention centres on Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The presenter noted they'd been described as having the look and feel of concentration camps and suggested Australia was "effectively operating a sort of Guantanamo Bay ... only in some ways even worse". Ms Bishop defended Australia's policy, stating the federal government had taken a "tough line" to deter people making the journey by sea with consequent drownings. "Our aim is to dismantle the people smuggling trade that flourished in South East Asia," the foreign minister told BBC radio. "We've done this before and it worked." Ms Bishop said people in detention centres were treated with respect and dignity and given healthcare and schooling. On Manus Island the standard of accommodation and support people received "in … Continue reading →

AAP Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's asylum seeker policy is uncivilised. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's treatment of asylum seekers is "inhumane and uncivilised" during a hostile BBC interview in London. Ms Bishop is in the United Kingdom for the annual AUKMIN meeting with her British counterpart William Hague and the defence ministers of both countries. But on Tuesday morning, BBC Radio 4's John Humphrys questioned her about Canberra's "inhumane" detention centres on Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The presenter noted they'd been described as having the look and feel of concentration camps and suggested Australia was "effectively operating a sort of Guantanamo Bay ... only in some ways even worse". Ms Bishop defended Australia's policy, stating the federal government had taken a "tough line" to deter people making the journey by sea with consequent drownings. "Our aim is to dismantle the people smuggling trade that flourished in South East Asia," the foreign minister told BBC radio. "We've done this before and it worked." Ms Bishop said people in detention centres were treated with respect and dignity and given healthcare and schooling. On Manus Island the standard of accommodation and support people received "in … Continue reading →

AAP Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's asylum seeker policy is uncivilised. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has faced accusations that Australia's treatment of asylum seekers is "inhumane and uncivilised" during a hostile BBC interview in London. Ms Bishop is in the United Kingdom for the annual AUKMIN meeting with her British counterpart William Hague and the defence ministers of both countries. But on Tuesday morning, BBC Radio 4's John Humphrys questioned her about Canberra's "inhumane" detention centres on Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The presenter noted they'd been described as having the look and feel of concentration camps and suggested Australia was "effectively operating a sort of Guantanamo Bay ... only in some ways even worse". Ms Bishop defended Australia's policy, stating the federal government had taken a "tough line" to deter people making the journey by sea with consequent drownings. "Our aim is to dismantle the people smuggling trade that flourished in South East Asia," the foreign minister told BBC radio. "We've done this before and it worked." Ms Bishop said people in detention centres were treated with respect and dignity and given healthcare and schooling. On Manus Island the standard of accommodation and support people received "in … Continue reading →

Jackson, MS (PRWEB) March 10, 2014 During Gum Disease Awareness Month, Drs. Roger B. Parkes and R. Clarke Stewart of Periodontal Associates of Jackson, P.A. want Jackson residents to know about their options for effective gum disease treatment. The advent of the Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol (LANAP), a highly effective laser procedure, makes it possible to tackle gum disease causes in less time and with less discomfort. Some common gum disease causes are directly related to lifestyle such as smoking or stress. Others, however, are affected by things often outside of a patients control such as genetics, hormonal shifts or the presence of other conditions such as diabetes. No matter the reason, when infection takes hold in the gums, the need for proper gum disease treatment in Jackson is important. Gum disease can increase a persons risk for heart disease, stroke, premature birth and many other health problems. Traditionally, most Jackson patients had to face scalpel surgery as the primary form of gum disease treatment. Now, however, Drs. Parke and Stewart are able to utilize laser technology to vanquish diseased gum tissue in a fraction of the time. Additionally, the lack of need for sutures dramatically reduces the pain … Continue reading →

The University of Virginia Health System is now part of a national network designed to explore new treatments for neurological diseases. The first clinical trial UVA is taking part in tests whether one medication for progressive multiple sclerosis will work. NeuroNEXT, which stands for the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials, is made up of 28 hospitals across the country. UVA is the only member in the mid-Atlantic region. Doctors hope they can stay on top of the latest research for promising drugs and devices through this collaboration. "It's a disease that affects the immune system, where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord instead of behaving in a normal fashion," said Dr. Myla Goldman, director of UVA's James Q. Miller Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. The disease has two typical presentations one is relapsing-remitting where patients have symptoms and they get better and they have symptoms and the other is what we call progressive MS." Goldman says more testing is needed to help patients whose condition gets worse over time. She said, "There are no approved therapies for progressive MS, so we're studying a drug in progressive patients, which is a really critical need in patients dealing with … Continue reading →

Ned Lambton is battling multiple sclerosis with diet He was diagnosed in 2007 after more than a year of symptoms Earl of Durham has cut saturated fat from his diet and meditates He is now off medication and have not had a relapse for 3.5 years By Ned Lambton, Earl Of Durham PUBLISHED: 17:00 EST, 8 March 2014 | UPDATED: 17:00 EST, 8 March 2014 694 shares 90 View comments The inexplicable and increasingly worrying symptoms had been plaguing me for more than a year when, in December 2007, aged 46, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). There had been problems with my balance to the point where I couldnt walk without a stick, numbness throughout my body, slurred speech and, most upsetting of all, a clumsiness in my hands that left me unable to play the guitar. After examining my set of scans, a distinguished professor of neurology looked at me sympathetically and explained that I was among the worst new cases she had seen. Back on track: Ned Lambton, Earl of Dunham, was diagnosed with MS seven years ago but is now able to play the guitar again after following a low-fat diet See the rest here: … Continue reading →

Developing an Accurate Test for Multiple Sclerosis This video provides an overview of the issues with the current method for diagnosing multiple sclerosis and presents MSPrecise, an assay that has been clini... By: DioGenix … Continue reading →

by 13News Now and CHKD WVEC.com Posted on March 6, 2014 at 11:22 AM Updated today at 1:21 PM NORFOLK - March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month. CHKD Pediatric Neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Dr. Ingrid Loma-Miller, has information about the illness. What is Multiple Sclerosis or MS? Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. MS can happen children. About 5% of cases of MS are diagnosed in children and teens. There are an estimated 10,000 children with MS in the United States. Most children with MS experience their first attack between 9-13 years old. MS in kids tends to progress more slowly than MS diagnosed in adults, however children tend to have more frequent relapses compared to adults. What are some of the most common symptoms of MS and how is it diagnosed? The symptoms will vary depending on what nerves are affected Common symptoms include:visual problems: loss of vision, blurry vision, or eye pain; difficulty with balance and coordination; weakness in legs or arms; numbness and tingling in … Continue reading →