On the ABC News 7-30 Report recently, the MS Research Australia Chief Executive Officer, Dr Matthew Miles, featured in a report discussing the approach to the management of MS founded…read more
Experts in Europe recently held a debate and discussion at the European Parliament with an audience of critical stakeholders about the importance of early diagnoses and access to treatment in…read more
In the past decade, several treatments for MS have become available. Many of these target cells in the immune system. However, determining which treatment would be best for everyone with…read more
A large international study led by Dr Tomas Kalincik of The University of Melbourne together with the global MSBase Consortium has shown that the treatments alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) and natalizumab (Tysabri)…read more
Contrary to the notion that current treatments only benefit early stage MS, new research has shown that taking treatments that modify the immune system can improve the disease course even…read more
New research has just been released which has shown that a new plant derived compound can delay and reduce MS symptoms in an animal model of MS. Natural products continue…read more
While treatment options are currently available for relapsing MS, there are no treatments for the progressive forms of the disease. This is a significant unmet need in the MS community…read more
Over the last 15 years the treatment landscape has substantially improved for people with relapsing remitting MS, and in Australia 11 disease modifying therapy options are currently available for people…read more
There are many stories in the media about autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplant, also known as bone marrow transplant, AHSCT or HSCT, as a treatment for MS.read more
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the registration of disease modifying multiple sclerosis (MS) medication, Zinbryta (daclizumab) on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.read more
MRI or magnetic resonance imaging is an amazing technical marvel, the ability to see into the human body in a non-invasive way is nothing short of magic.read more
The NSW government has just passed legislation that now makes medicinal marijuana or medicinal cannabis legal in New South Wales.read more
What does the Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (AHSCT) treatment protocol involve? Interview with Associate Professor John Moore, Haemotologist, St Vinvents Hospital, Sydney.read more
What role does Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (AHSCT) play in MS treatment?read more
Canadian researchers have published long-term follow-up results from a group of 24 people with aggressive relapsing remitting MS who were treated using Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Treatment (AHSCT) to reboot…read more
Dr Kaylene Young from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Tasmania talks about myelin repair and regeneration and the hope it brings in finding a cure for MS. Click on…read more
