A potential MS vaccine?
January 27, 2021A recent scientific publication has been touted as highlighting a potential vaccine for MS by some media outlets. So, what does this mean? And how does this tie in with…read more
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Covid-19 at the forefront of MS research
January 27, 2021The projects cover a wide range of topics and research areas, including research into COVID-19 in people with MS in Australia.read more
Covid-19 in Ocrelizumab-treated people with Multiple Sclerosis
January 25, 2021This article, written by the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders, (MSARD) includes data from clinical trials, post marketing safety surveillance and a US electronic medical records database, Optum.read more
Announcement: PHARMAC consultation: proposal to widen access and transition the process for funded access to multiple sclerosis treatments
November 27, 2020Pharmac have released public consultation on a proposal to widen access to funded multiple sclerosis treatments and transition access from the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Assessment Committee (MSTAC) Panel to a…read more
2020 Webinar Series – Recordings now available
November 18, 2020These webinars cover the latest in MS research. Highlights include Dr Wallace Brownlee, who dialled in from London to update us on HSCT treatments for MS, and Justin O’Sullivan speaking…read more
New Data: Long-term follow-up from the ORATORIO trial of ocrelizumab for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
November 3, 2020New data on the long term benefits of Ocrelizumab for PPMS has recently been published 29 October 2020 on the Lancet Ocrelizumab is currently funded for RRMS in New Zealand…read more
Biotin (MD1003) Fails to Prevent Disability Progression in Progressive MS Patients, Trial Shows
November 3, 2020Note: This article was originally published on www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com, written by Marta Figueiredo and fact checked by Patrícia Silva, PHD. MD1003, MedDay Pharmaceuticals’ high-dose biotin therapy, failed to significantly improve functional…read more
Survey on Psychological Support in Multiple Sclerosis
July 14, 2020A survey exploring participants’ perspectives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis to better understand adjustment to diagnosis and the role of psychological support in the patient journey.read more
Exploring medicinal use of cannabis in a time of policy change in New Zealand
July 13, 2020Exploring patterns of medicinal cannabis use prior to implementation of the new Medicinal Cannabis Scheme (MCS) in New Zealand.read more
Self-Reported Language Difficulties in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis and Their Impact on Quality of Life
November 26, 2019Questionnaire for persons with multiple sclerosis: language, communication, and quality of liferead more
The Role of Self-Perceptions in Adjustment to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
November 26, 2019Positive psychological health and self-compassion are important for positive outcomes for people with MS and protect them against poorer outcomes.read more
Invitation to Participate in Tele-Wheelchair and Seating Assessment Stakeholder Consultation Study
November 26, 2019You are invited to take part in a study, exploring your views on the value of a telehealth complex-wheelchair assessment service.read more
PROMS announces new Executive Committee and Scientific Steering Committee
November 25, 2019PROMS comes to another key milestone on the road to its mission, announcing members of the Executive Committee and Scientific Steering Committee.read more
UPDATED: 2019 MS Research Day Live Stream
October 31, 2019The latest developments in MS research streamed live.read more
MS Research Day 2019
September 26, 2019Join us to hear about the latest development in MS research happening nationally and internationally.read more
New global initiative on Patient Reported Outcomes for MS (PROMS)
September 12, 2019ECTRIMS launch for new patient-centred initiativeread more
Non-Invasive Method Promotes Survival Of Myelin-Producing Cells
July 18, 2019Exciting new resultsread more
Neurology Research Review
June 21, 2019Special issue of Neurology Research Review, focusing specifically on MS.read more
EBV Infection And MS Risk Genes Work Together To Facilitate MS
June 21, 2019One of the known risk factors of developing MS but how EBV relates to MS risk is still an open question.read more