Newswise SAN DIEGO The American Academy of Neurology and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are awarding the 2013 John Dystel Prize for MS Research to George C. Ebers, MD, a leading researcher with the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals Trust in Oxford, United Kingdom. Ebers will receive the award at the Academys 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16-23, 2013. The Annual Meeting is the worlds largest gathering of neurologists with more than 10,000 attendees and more than 2,300 scientific presentations on the latest research advancements in brain disease. The John Dystel Prize recognizes a significant contribution to research in the understanding, treatment or prevention of multiple sclerosis (MS). Ebers research has focused on genetic and environmental influences on MS risks. We have found that MS risk factors previously considered to be genetic can be changed based on environment, strongly implicating gene-environment interaction. Our studies highlight how climate and diet relate to factors leading to MS, which can be views as a largely preventable disease. Vitamin D exposure appears to be the main factor determining geographical risk said Ebers. This award is made possible through a special contribution from the John Dystel Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund at … Continue reading →

WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - Mar 1, 2013) - Today, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced its partnership with 63 Edible Arrangements stores of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire 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 Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire 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. "This fundraiser began two years ago with Edible Arrangements Boston-Manchester Co-op and recently expanded to include all of the Rhode Island locations," said Ted Kostisin, president of the Edible Arrangements Rhode Island Co-op. "The Rhode Island stores are eager to contribute to the cause and demonstrate our support for our neighboring co-op and for the Rhode Island Chapter of the National MS Society." "We value Edible Arrangements continuing generosity and we look forward to using those funds to help local individuals and families who are affected by MS, at the same time that we fund cutting-edge research around the country," said Kathy Mechnig, president of the … Continue reading →

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 →