Possible CURE for MS (Multiple Sclerosis)?
Wow! Now this is exciting! If you suffer from multiple sclerosis or know someone who does, this is the kind of news we’ve been waiting to hear! According to this article Accentia Drug First Aimed at ‘Curing’ MS, which was published by United Press International, Accentia Biopharmaceuticals is planning to seek permission [...]
Multiple Sclerosis Genes Uncovered
I thought this was great news as sufferer of MS. According to this article:
Multiple Sclerosis Linked to 3 Genes in Studies; More Likely
Multiple Sclerosis has been linked to 3 different Genes in Studies and more discoveries are likely. This is significant because this is the first time that scientists have been able [...]
Copaxone Allergy Developed
On a personal note, it looks like yours truly will be leaving Copaxone behind and switching over to Rebif. After taking (and loving!) Copaxone for 2 years, I’ve suddenly decided to develop an allergy to it. About 10 minutes after injecting, I break out in hives and itch like crazy. The first [...]
New Rebif Formulation Recommended by EU
Merck KGaA has announced that their new formulation of Rebif has been recommended for marketing authorization in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis.
According to an article on Pharmabiz.com this formulation is designed to make the treatment with Rebif better by making the injections more tolerable and reducing immunogenicity.
I would recommend that you read the full [...]
Pilates Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis
Joseph Pilates, a German immigrant, developed the famous and highly popular Pilates exercise program, designed to get you fit without the bulky muscle of the Mr. America type. He spent many years, beginning as an adolescent, studying various body disciplines in his search for a program of exercises to promote health and fitness with a [...]
Stress Relieving for MS
Life can be rough. The day to day bouts with work, family and routines can really start to wear you down. Something known as stress tends to build in different areas of our body. This can in-turn make us grouchy, irritable, tired and even sore. You’ve probably suffered with a few muscles aches and headaches [...]
Multiple Sclerosis and Anti Anxiety Medication
In the ever increasing fast paced world in which we live, more and more people are succumbing to the effects of what was once a little talked about subject – severe stress and uncontrollable anxiety. As technology makes the world move faster each and every day, more among us are beginning to feel the effects [...]
Are Health Supplements Beneficial?
It seems that the busier we get, the harder it is to stay healthy. There are many times when my family eats things that perhaps are not the best choices, and on busy weeks we do it more than one night during that week. I always feel bad about this, but there are times when [...]
Tips on Selecting an Exercise Rubber Band
It may sound strange to say, but one of the most useful and versatile tools for working out is an exercise rubber band. Exercise rubber bands are good for everything from strength training exercises to rotator cuff injuries. They are used in rehabilitation because they can be tailored for almost every need. Nonetheless, they are [...]
Oral Cladribine on Track to Become First Oral Disease Modifying Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Merck Serono Completes Patient Enrollment in CLARITY Phase III Pivotal Clinical Trial of Oral Cladribine
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Merck Serono (virt-x: SEO and NYSE: SRA) announced today that patient enrollment has been completed in the CLARITY (CLAdRIbine Tablets Treating MS OrallY) study, a Phase III pivotal clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety [...]