03May 2017 by Bianca Ozcan No Comments

MS Nambia wants to create an awareness – Health- General Newspaper

Windhoek (NMH / kb) • Recently Fresh & Fresh Fruit & Veg City donated 46500 N $ to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Namibia to show its support. According to the founder of the organization, Bianca Özcan, too few people know about the disease in Namibia. This is mainly due to the fact that one looks healthy, even if one is suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and therefore the disease is not taken seriously. "We want to create awareness for MS so that all can recognize and treat the symptoms at an early stage," explains Özcan, who was diagnosed with MS even at 22 years of age. Read more here

First treatment licensed for primary progressive MS in the US

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Ocrelizumab has been approved as a treatment for both relapsing and primary progressive MS in the US. It is the first licensed treatment for people with primary progressive MS. The decision was made by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In its latest trial results, researchers found that ocrelizumab reduced relapses, MRI activity and slowed progression in relapsing MS. It was also found to slow progression in primary progressive MS. It’s currently being reviewed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the body responsible for drug licensing in Europe. A decision is expected later this year. - See more here

French Conference

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Top neurologists from the world of science and medicine showcased developments in MS research at the 26th annual conference of French MS organisation ARSEP this month. 700 participants were treated to a range of workshops and presentations on such wide-ranging subjects as myelin reparation, the role of MRI in diagnosing and treating MS, and art therapy, all broadcast to a live online audience of 1000 viewers. Research highlights included a presentation from Dr Bruno Stankoff on the potential for innovative imagery techniques to improve myelin reparation, as well as a session from Professor David Laplaud on the impact of lymphocytes on the immune system among people with MS. Attendees also enjoyed workshops around such thought-provoking themes as the helpers and the helped, art therapy, and therapeutic education See more here