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Telling people that you have MS can be difficult. Accepting the diagnosis yourself is hard, let alone sharing the news with others. Being able to

Smokers are more likely to progress from relapsing-remitting to progressive MS than non-smokers and have higher levels of long-term disability. Smokers with clinically isolated syndrome

Menopause is the natural end to a woman’s periods (menstruation). It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years. Why discuss MS and

MS is complex and can cause many different symptoms. Early MS may present itself as a history of vague symptoms, which may occur sporadically over a

For the benefit of the community of MS patients in general and those who face severe disabilities in particular, I am hereby honored to bring

In the days when an epidemic is happening in the world, but it is becoming clear that this is probably our lot from now on

Mayzent is able to show a reduction in the risk of cognitive decline and delayed wheelchair dependency

If people understand MS, they are more likely to accept any adjustments or support you may need. Telling people that you have MS can be

Introduction to Intimacy and Sexuality in MS. Sexual dysfunction in women with MS. Sexual dysfunction in men with MS. Secondary causes of sexual problems. Tertiary

How age, MS and other conditions can affect your health, Basic steps to managing your health, Taking control of your health (Self-management), Independence and identity,

How age, MS and other conditions can affect your health, Basic steps to managing your health, Taking control of your health (Self-management), Independence and identity,

Moving away from traditional clinical categories of MS may lead to better, and more personalised treatments for MS.

MS fatigue is not only difficult to define but it is an invisible symptom (in other words, others can’t see it). This can make it

This issue of MS in Focus targets adults between 18 and 35 years of age, but the issues may apply to a much broader group

Introduction to cognition and MS, Physiology of cognition in MS, Diagnosing cognitive problems, Cognition tests: what do they involve? Treating cognitive issues in MS, Day-to-day

Stem cells can one day be used to treat multiple sclerosis, but research on the subject is still in its early stages Last updated: November

If people understand MS, they are more likely to accept any adjustments or support you may need Last updated: 20th January 2021 Telling people that

MS is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors Last updated: 14th October 2019 What causes MS? A substance called

Epidemiological studies have helped to identify factors that may be related to the risk of developing MS. Last updated: 14th September 2020 Epidemiology is essentially

    Global COVID-19 advice for people with MS COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs, airways and other organs. It is caused

Global COVID-19 advice for people with MS COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs, airways and other organs. It is caused by a

Our guidance currently relates to the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) only, as these have been through an assessment by our clinical and scientific experts.

Our guidance currently relates to the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) only, as these have been through an assessment by our clinical and scientific experts.

I congratulate all our Muslim brothers & sisters  in Israel, the Middle East and around the world on the occasion of the blessed Ramadan  

Our guidance currently relates to the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) only, as these have been through an assessment by our clinical and scientific experts.

The Committee for the Expansion of the Medical Health Basket Services has confirmed that starting from 2021, BMS’s (Bristol Myers Squibb) drug will be included

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It is caused by a novel coronavirus that was first detected in people

Our guidance currently relates to the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) only, as these have been through an assessment by our clinical and scientific experts.

General: Authors’ of the Circular: Dr. Yehuda Sasson and Dr. Olga Hilkowitz, the Medical Office Participated in drafting the Circular: Dr. Roni Milo, Director of

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Dear Janine. I was thrilled to receive this beautiful gift! I will share with the board of ABEM, so that all feel this special affection

Recently, following the coronavirus (Covid – 19), many persons are asking questions about touching, kissing, and sexual relations. The touch is a source of joy,

Researchers from Florence, Italy report on a small, open-label study involving 26 people with moderate to severe secondary progressive MS who underwent HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem

Harness-supported, vigorous treadmill training in a cooled room improved walking, fatigue, fitness and quality-of-life in a small University of Newfoundland study involving eight people with

For the first time in his life, David Blatt doesn’t have a game plan. The Boston native has played basketball for as long as he can remember.

Overview Many people with MS have concerns about the safety of routine vaccinations and vaccinations required for travel to other countries. In general, it is

A team at the National Institutes of Health has found that certain brain lesions (areas of MS activity or damage identified using MRI) are linked

Survey of the Multiple Sclerosis Association 2018/2019 The study’s objective is to examine multiple sclerosis patients’ perceptions and positions towards the Israel Multiple Sclerosis Society

Survey of the Multiple Sclerosis Association – Mail versus Post February 2019 The study was designed to examine the attitudes of members of the MS

Q. What is fingolimod/Gilenya? A. Gilenya is a once daily oral treatment for relapsing MS. It works by binding to a docking site (sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor,

SUMMARY Researchers were able to trace a set of interactions that help explain how diet and the gut bacteria influenced by diet may act on

In multiple sclerosis, the body’s own immune system targets the central nervous system (CNS) and causes damage to important cells and tissues. Damage from MS

There are more potential MS therapies in development today than at any other time in history, and a variety of therapies exist, largely for those

What Causes MS? Over the years, people have suggested many different causes for MS. Here are some widely known theories that have been proved incorrect.

Overview Medications are used in multiple sclerosis (MS) to, treat relapses — also called attacks or — and manage. Along with the other essential components

See what is known about the effectiveness and safety of CAM strategies — and how to integrate complementary or alternative medicines into comprehensive MS care.

Research is essential to finding solutions that change the lives of people with MS, particularly the psychosocial symptoms of the disease. These include both cognitive

MS poses additional challenges, but it also enriches relationships and brings people closer together. Overview Important relationships take effort and energy — even without the