Category Archives: MS Treatment

WALTHAM, MA--(Marketwire - Mar 1, 2013) - Today, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced its partnership with 63 Edible Arrangements stores of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for its second annual MS awareness campaign to raise funds to help people with MS and to support MS research. Last year, these Edible Arrangements locations donated $10,000 to this cause. Edible Arrangements stores throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island will donate five dollars from every Orange Blossom arrangement purchased during March, National MS Society's MS Awareness Month.Orange is the official color of the Society. "Last year, we were able to present the National MS Society a check for $10,000," said Nick D'Alleva, the Edible Arrangements franchisee whose passion for MS fundraising and awareness inspired the now annual fundraiser. "It's our second year, more people know about it and we have even more stores involved. To learn more about our fundraising efforts, join us March 2nd at the MS Climb to the Top event at the John Hancock Tower in Boston." "Thanks to Nick and the entire Edible Arrangements team, the National MS Society is able to help local individuals and families who are affected by MS, at the same time … Continue reading →

Seattle cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alex Sobel of Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to welcome Desiree Cannon to the staff as the newest esthetician. Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 As an experienced esthetician, Ms. Cannon has years of experience specializing in skin care treatments. Ms. Cannon has been working for the past decade at some of the top clinics in Washington. She is aware of all the latest technologies and advancements in the industry. Her background makes her one of the most sought-after estheticians in the region. Her eye for attention to detail and her dedication to patients makes her one of the best in the skin care field. Ms. Cannon has offered laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, photo facials, and other major skin care treatments to countless satisfied patients. "Desiree is among the most accomplished medical estheticians in Seattle. Her talent, experience and knowledge shine as she practices her unique and evidence-based approach to esthetic skin care. Having worked closely with Desiree, I can attest to her exceptional technique with chemical peels, lasers and skin care. Please afford her the opportunity to impress you as much as she has I," said Dr. Alex Sobel. For skin care, Seattle treatment … Continue reading →

Chances are, you know someone who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. But MS affects each person differently, so understanding the disease is the key to treatment. March is the perfect month to gain the knowledge,as it's MS awareness month. "It impacts every minute of every day," says Susan Terry who was diagnosed with MS four years ago. "My vision just totally went double one day," says Terry. But for almost ten years before that, she was told by doctors she had Lupus. "You lived a good eight to ten years of life thinking I had Lupus and now all of the sudden I have a whole different thing to deal with," explains Terry. Terry's symptoms include being fatigue, a loss of balance, and worsening eye sight. "That's one of the problems with MS, it's frequently diagnosed wrong or it takes long to get the diagnoses because the symptoms can vary so much from person to person and can also mimic other diseases," explains Terry. Now Terry uses a cane to get around easier. "I wasn't quite sure about it, but when she [doctor] gave it to me and I started using it, it's great. It gives you a little extra security," … Continue reading →

The mum who tried to stop her son from having radiotherapy to fight a brain tumour said her boy is more at risk now hes being treated. Sally Roberts, 37, went on the run with Neon, seven, last year before a court ordered him to have the treatment. Although the youngster has a survival rate of up to 82% now, Ms Roberts said she was upset by the decision to press ahead. Asked for her view on the legal battle, she told BBC Radio 5 Live's Victoria Derbyshire: "I stand by that. I'm upset that they moved forward in the way they have. "I'm having to face the side-effects from the radiation and the chemotherapy, which is devastating." Ms Roberts, a New Zealander living in Brighton, East Sussex, said "weak and fragile" Neon was "more in jeopardy now". She said: He is not able to go to school and his immune system is very much down. He is suffering from chronic fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, hair loss, reduction in saliva, damage to the salivary glands and poor short-term memory. But, despite the side-effects, Ms Roberts said she has been told the success rate from having the … Continue reading →

"I constantly ask them about the side- effects and that is what I am most unhappy about." Asked for her view on the legal battle, she told BBC Radio 5 Live's Victoria Derbyshire: ''I stand by that. I'm upset that they moved forward in the way they have. ''I'm having to face the side-effects from the radiation and the chemotherapy, which is devastating.'' Ms Roberts, a New Zealander living in Brighton, East Sussex, said ''weak and fragile'' Neon had lost his hair and suffered weight loss, poor short-term memory and poor co-ordination. But, despite the side-effects, Ms Roberts said she has been told the success rate from having the treatment has been put at between 67 per cent and 82 per cent. She said: ''I have never doubted that he was not going to be alive at the end of this, with or without treatment. ''I just felt that he would be much better off without the treatment and providing the body with what it needs to heal, not bombarding it with radiation, which is what we are taught to avoid. ''I don't understand why we are using it in hospitals. I find it barbaric and plain torture. Needlessly, children … Continue reading →

Leading Research Center for Multiple Sclerosis Takes Name of Benefactors NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York (MSRCNY) today announced the re-naming of the institution as the Tisch MS Research Center of New York. Representing a new model of healthcare, the research center, coupled with its clinical affiliate, the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP), is the largest MS facility in the world with over 80,000 square feet at its Manhattan location and serves patients from over 45 countries and five continents. The name change, which is effective immediately, is a reflection of Bonnie and Dan Tisch's long standing support for the research center and an indication of their continued philanthropy to support the Center's mission of unraveling the mysteries of MS at both the cellular and molecular level and ultimately finding a cure. "We are truly honored and grateful for the tremendous generosity of the Tischs and this recognition of the outstanding research being conducted at our Center," stated Dr. Saud A. Sadiq, Director and Senior Research Scientist. "We are confident the Tisch MS Research Center of New York will continue to set the exemplary standard … Continue reading →

A mother has said she stands by her legal bid to try to stop her seven-year-old son receiving radiotherapy for a brain tumour, describing the treatment as "barbaric and plain torture". Neon Roberts's mother has said she stands by her legal bid to try to stop her son receiving radiotherapy (Devon and Cornwall Police/PA) A High Court judge ruled late last year that Sally Roberts' son Neon should undergo radiotherapy for the cancerous tumour against her wishes. Although the youngster has a survival rate of up to 82% now, Ms Roberts, 37, said she was upset by the decision to press ahead with the gruelling treatment. Asked for her view on the legal battle, she told BBC Radio 5 Live's Victoria Derbyshire: "I stand by that. I'm upset that they moved forward in the way they have. I'm having to face the side-effects from the radiation and the chemotherapy, which is devastating." Ms Roberts, a New Zealander living in Brighton, East Sussex, said "weak and fragile" Neon had lost his hair and suffered weight loss, poor short-term memory and poor co-ordination. But, despite the side-effects, Ms Roberts said she has been told the success rate from having the treatment has … Continue reading →

MS Gets on My Nerves Aims to Help Raise Awareness About the Top Disabling Disease Among Young Adults in the U.S. Gloucester, Va. (PRWEB) February 25, 2013 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling, disease that attacks the central nervous system, according to the U.S. National Multiple Sclerosis Society. More than 400,000 Americans live with MS. We all need to have the strength to find a cure, said Catesby Jones, Peace Frogs founder and president. Thats why Peace Frogs is pleased to release its newest frog design, MS Gets on My Nerves. MS is the number one disabling disease among young adults in the United States, according to the society. The making of the Peace Frogs MS shirt alone illustrated that startling statistic, Jones said. The slogan came from a friend and fan of Peace Frogs who has MS, Jones said. The shirts were printed by a woman living with MS. And every person on the team knows someone with MS. According to the National MS Societys Hampton Roads chapter, located and serving people near the Peace Frogs headquarters in Virginia, MS symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The advancement, severity and specific symptoms of … Continue reading →

By Mike Dawes PUBLISHED: 07:56 EST, 24 February 2013 | UPDATED: 07:56 EST, 24 February 2013 A career-high 206 not out from Mahendra Singh Dhoni put India firmly in control of the first Test against Australia at the close of play on day three in Chennai. Dhoni smashed 22 fours and five sixes with his knock taking just 243 balls as India finished 515 for eight, 135 ahead of Australia's first-innings effort of 380 all out. Virat Kohli made 107 while Sachin Tendulkar could only add 10 to his overnight score of 71 on a day when Australia toiled in the field. Star of the show: Dhoni hit a quick-fire double hundred to take the game away from Australia Australia made the ideal start when their only frontline spinner, Nathan Lyon, bowled Tendulkar through the gate. His dismissal after a 10-over period of low scoring and disciplined bowling brought in Dhoni, whose arrival prompted an increase in the run rate as he and Kohli took to the visiting bowling attack. Kohli launched a Lyon delivery into the stands in the 68th over before Dhoni found the ropes twice off the same bowler in the 72nd. Moises Henriques was next to … Continue reading →

Chennai: Former India batsman VVS Laxman on Saturday criticized India captain MS Dhoni for keeping aloof from struggling players when they need him most. Laxman, who is part of the Star Cricket commentary team for the first Test against Australia here, gave the example of Harbhajan Singh who he thinks needs plenty of encouragement considering that the offspinner, playing his 100th Test, is going through a lean patch. Laxman was baffled at Dhoni for not bringing Harbhajan into the attack in the first hour of play on day two on Saturday. "Dhoni is sending out the wrong message by keeping Harbhajan on the sidelines. He is making him [Harbhajan] feel unwanted in the team," he said on-air. "A guy who is playing his 100th Test doesn't deserve that sort of treatment." Harbhajan was finally brought into the attack after a gap of 51 overs despite other India bowlers failing to break the dogged stand between overnight batsmen Michael Clarke and Peter Siddle. That miffed Laxman, who said this wasn't the first time that Harbhajan had been looked through by his captain. Getty Images "When Harbhajan returned after a long time for the Mumbai Test against England late last year, he … Continue reading →