THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING ANTIBODIES
August 29, 2017One of the perennial questions of MS research is, what is it that triggers the attack on the nervous system in the first place?read more
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GENE TAGS AFFECT MS RISK
August 29, 2017Scientific evidence suggests that a number of genes are involved in the development of MS. Previously, MS Research Australia supported scientists in the Australia New Zealand MS Genetics Consortium have…read more
NEW INSIGHTS INTO MS SUSCEPTIBILITY GENE
August 29, 2017Research has revealed that there are over 110 genes which increase the risk of a person developing MS. One of these genes is called IL2RA. A group of Australian MS…read more
DIETARY FACTORS IN MS
August 29, 2017In up to 10% of cases MS may start before the age of 18. This is known as paediatric MS. It is not known exactly what triggers MS, although a…read more
USING WORMS TO TREAT MS
August 29, 2017The number of people living with MS and other autoimmune disorders has been increasing. Many reasons for this have been suggested, but one theory, known at the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ is…read more
FEELING THE HEAT WITH MS
August 29, 2017MS is a debilitating disease that affects the communication of messages from nerve cells in the brain to the body. This results in numerous symptoms including complications with vision, motor…read more
BREASTFEEDING MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF MS
August 29, 2017MS is more common in women than in men. Research shows that this may at least in part be due to a relationship between sex hormones and MS in women.read more
Brain Health – A guide for people with MS
August 29, 2017This short guide is a resource to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand how they can keep their brains as healthy as possible and request the highest possible standard…read more
Help sought for UK study
August 29, 2017Help-Seeking and Social Support in Husbands/Partners/Spouses & other male significant others of people with Multiple Sclerosisread more
MS Brain Health – Time Matters
August 29, 2017Policy initiative to stimulate debate about advocating a treatment approach in multiple sclerosis that aims to minimize disease activity and maximize lifelong ‘brain health’read more
KNOWING YOUR NMO – MAPPING AN MS LIKE ILLNESS
July 10, 2017In MS the immune system damages cells in the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord or optic nerve), but there are other, similar conditions in which this also occurs,…read more
BEGINNINGS OF A UNIQUE NEW APPROACH FOR TREATING MS
July 10, 2017Our blood brain barrier is an amazing part of the body that keeps the brain and spinal cord highly protected, allowing through only those cells and nutrients that are needed…read more
UNRAVELLING THE CAUSES OF MS
June 19, 2017In MS, the brain and spinal cord are mistakenly attacked by our own immune system. This involves autoimmune processes that specifically damage the myelin which forms an insulating layer around…read more
COMMON ACNE MEDICATION MAY HELP DELAY A DIAGNOSIS OF MS
June 19, 2017Canadian researchers have published their results of a clinical trial testing whether an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of acne can help prevent a diagnosis of MS in people…read more
Rex and MS On TV One News
May 10, 2017A recent segment on TV One news highlighted the work being done using Rex robotics to help people with MS regain movement in their legs.read more
Progressive MS trials in the international spotlight
May 10, 2017The American Academy of Neurology is currently meeting in Boston. Scientific meetings like this are vital for the dissemination of information.read more
Australian funded study may pave the way for a new progressive MS treatment
May 10, 2017Australia once again is on the cutting edge of MS research. Professor Michael Pender from the University of Queensland and Professor Rajiv Khanna from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, have…read more
Lifestyle Check: fat and MS
May 10, 2017Diets, love them or hate them, social media is a buzz with them. They are a staple for click bait on the internet and media outlets love controversial diet headlines.read more
The immune system a potential “Frenemy” of myelin
April 3, 2017The human body is a remarkable machine, there are many complex interactions with chemical, physical and electrical signals constantly whizzing around our bodies.read more
FDA approves Ocrelizumab for relapsing-remitting and primary progressive MS
April 3, 2017The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OCREVUS™ (ocrelizumab) for the treatment of both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.read more