Research fellow unlocking new ways to boost myelin repair
July 25, 2016The brain is able to repair the damage wrought by the immune system in the early stages of MS in a process known as remyelination.read more
Research
New study confirms differences in gut bacteria in people with MS
July 8, 2016The human gastrointestinal tract is home to thousands of different kinds of bacteria, which are collectively known as the “gut microbiome” or microbiota. These bacteria are important in the digestion…read more
Shining the light on how UV exposure protects against MS
June 26, 2016Sunshine makes most of us feel happier, but there appears to be greater benefits other than just making us feeling good. In moderation, sunlight appears to have health benefits.read more
What does the Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (AHSCT) treatment protocol involve?
June 13, 2016What does the Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (AHSCT) treatment protocol involve? Interview with Associate Professor John Moore, Haemotologist, St Vinvents Hospital, Sydney.read more
Rebooting immune system provides long term relief for aggressive relapsing MS in Canadian study
June 13, 2016Canadian 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
MS Research champion gets Queens Birthday honors
June 13, 2016Dr Thomas Miller, who helped the New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Society establish its research programme, has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.read more
New finding may encourage the use of MRI in clinical decisions
May 18, 2016Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is routinely used in Australian clinics for the diagnosis of MS in people showing signs of the disease, primarily through the identification of the lesions typical…read more
Collaborating on MS Prevention
May 18, 2016In November 2015, the UK MS Society convened a special workshop on the prevention of MS. The workshop, held in London, brought together over 50 international experts to discuss the…read more
Myelin repair and regeneration bringing hope for a cure for MS
May 18, 2016Dr 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
Australian MS genetics collaborators delve deeper into MS genetics in 2016
April 26, 2016Since 2008, MS Research Australia has coordinated a national collaborative genetics platform known as ANZgene to facilitate DNA sample collection and coordinate research efforts into the ways that genes influence…read more
Measuring and understanding falls risk in people with MS
April 26, 2016Research shows that up to 60% of people with MS will have experienced a fall in the previous six months and more than 30% are ‘frequent fallers’ who experience three…read more
Preventing brain volume loss
April 11, 2016Disease modifying drugs for relapsing-remitting MS are known to help prevent relapses and slow other signs of disease activity such as MS lesions, however, until recently it has been unclear…read more
Genetic clues into the link between vitamin D and MS
March 23, 2016It has long been known that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased MS risk, and researchers around the world have been working to uncover the exact mechanisms for this…read more
Australian researchers find marker for disease severity in an MS-related childhood disease
March 23, 2016New Australian research funded by MS Research Australia, has investigated the changes which occur in the immune system in an MS-related disorder which occurs in children.read more
Can health behaviours modify disease progression in MS?
March 23, 2016There is a great deal of interest within the MS community, as with many other chronic health conditions, as to whether individuals can influence the course of their disease through…read more
Fingolimod is not effective in primary progressive multiple sclerosis
March 14, 2016Drugs that suppress or modify the immune system are effective in relapsing-remitting MS. Despite successful results over the past few years for Fingolimod (a drug that modifies immune cells in…read more
Intrathecal Rituximab is not effective in progressive multiple sclerosis
March 14, 2016MS affects brain cells. In contrast to cells of other organs, brain cells are not in close contact with blood, and nutrients or immune cells that are prevalent in blood…read more
Obesity and MS
March 14, 2016While several studies have shown that many people with MS are overweight, the impacts on the disease of having a high body mass index are not well studied in MS.read more
Epilepsy drug could protect nerves from damage in MS
March 14, 2016A drug currently used to treat epilepsy could be used to protect cells in the optic nerve for people with all types of MS.read more
New resource to assist people contemplating stem cell treatments
March 7, 2016Stem cells are considered by many to hold the ultimate promise for repair and cure for a variety of chronic and degenerative conditions. While great progress is being made in…read more