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Tim Ferguson will be at the National Museum as part of their Where Our Stories Live series. Photo: Supplied Having joined in the MS Readathon as a child, comedian Tim Ferguson hardly imagined he might one day be the fund-raiser's pin-up boy. Although diagnosed with the disease at 32, the 50-year-old comedian and TV presenter says he foolishly didn't seek help for what he calls his idiot legs until two years ago. And then he met Robyn Hunter, head of MS Australia, which organises the readathon that has helped raise more than $40 million for MS sufferers since it began in 1979. Tim Ferguson Photo: JAMES PENLIDIS I met with Robyn, and when I did, I realised what a fool I'd been, Ferguson says. Advertisement She said, we can help you. We can source a wheelchair, we can help you get in touch with a good physio - we can help you get some exercise and get healthy.' For Ferguson, the help proved invaluable, and now, he wants others like him to to reap the rewards. People can go blind, deaf, get foggy memories and experience pins and needles that actually feel like pins and needles - some people feel … Continue reading →

HIV infection is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), indicates observational research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Chronic dampening down of the immune system as a result of the infection and/or the antiretroviral drugs used to treat it might explain this association, say the researchers. If subsequently found to be causal, this could have considerable implications for the treatment of MS, they suggest. Following the case of an HIV positive man with MS, whose MS symptoms disappeared for more than 12 years after antiretroviral treatment for his HIV infection, a Danish research team attempted to find out if antiretroviral drugs might treat or slow the progression of MS. Their results suggested this might be a possibility, but the numbers were too small to reach statistical significance, prompting the current researchers to carry out a much larger comparative study. They did this by looking at episodes of hospital care between 1999 and 2011 in England. In all, more than 21,000 people infected with HIV were treated during this period, as were almost 5.3 million people treated for minor conditions or injuries, who acted as the comparison group. The development of MS … Continue reading →

WINNIPEG A national clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis is halfway to meeting its recruitment goal, and Manitobans are playing a prominent role. Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, director of UBC Hospitals MS Centre in Vancouver, the studys lead researcher, said 17 Manitobans are among the 51 Canadians enrolled so far. He hopes to have 100 MS sufferers recruited across the country by Feb. 1. Im pretty confident that Winnipeg could potentially be the top recruiting site, Traboulsee said in a telephone interview on Friday. All of the ducks have lined up in Manitoba beautifully. Winnipeg is one of four sites for the $6-million national clinical trial announced in September 2012. The others are in Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec City. The Manitoba government is footing part of the cost of the research. The clinical trial is assessing the effectiveness of the so-called liberation therapy for treating MS pioneered by Italian researcher Dr. Paolo Zamboni in 2008. It involves improving blood flow in neck veins. The Italian vascular surgeon believes a condition, dubbed chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI, is the cause of the disease. Multiple sclerosis causes the destruction of myelin, the protective sheath around nerves … Continue reading →

In MS, body's immune system destroying nerves and their protective coating HIV patients are '62 per cent less likely to developmultiple sclerosis' Chronic dampening down of the immune system as a result of HIV - or the antiretroviral drugs used to treat - it could be reason behind lowered risk MS experts described the new study as 'valuable and intriguing' By Anna Hodgekiss Published: 17:40 EST, 4 August 2014 | Updated: 17:40 EST, 4 August 2014 100 shares 14 View comments Drugs used to treat HIV could be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. Researchers found that people infected with HIV infection have a significantly lower risk of developing the debilitating nerve condition. They say chronic dampening down of the immune system as a result of HIV - or the antiretroviral drugs used to treat - it could be the reason behind the lowered risk. Multiple sclerosis - caused by the body's own defences attacking myelin, the fatty insulation surrounding nerve fibres (pictured) - could be treated with HIV drugs, new research suggests Read more: Could MS patients be treated with HIV drugs? … Continue reading →

Brandon Sun - ONLINE EDITION By: Larry Kusch Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at 6:43 AM | Comments: 0 A NATIONAL clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis is halfway to meeting its recruitment goal, and Manitobans are playing a prominent role. Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, director of UBC Hospital's MS Centre in Vancouver, the study's lead researcher, said 17 Manitobans are among the 51 Canadians enrolled so far. He hopes to have 100 MS sufferers recruited across the country by Feb. 1. "I'm pretty confident that Winnipeg could potentially be the top recruiting site," Traboulsee said in a telephone interview on Friday. "All of the ducks have lined up in Manitoba beautifully." Winnipeg is one of four sites for the $6-million national clinical trial announced in September 2012. The others are in Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec City. The Manitoba government is footing part of the cost of the research. The clinical trial is assessing the effectiveness of the so-called liberation therapy for treating MS pioneered by Italian researcher Dr. Paolo Zamboni in 2008. It involves improving blood flow in neck veins. The Italian vascular surgeon believes a condition, dubbed chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI, is … Continue reading →

Drugs used to treat HIV could potentially be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in the future, experts have said after research showed that people with the virus have a lower MS risk. Researchers said that chronic dampening down of the immune system as a result of HIV or the anti-retroviral drugs used to treat it could be the reason behind the lowered risk. The MS Society said while much more research is needed, the study shows that antiretrovirals could be a potential future option for treatment for MS. Researchers examined more than 21,000 HIV-positive patients treated in hospitals in England between 1999 and 2011 and compared them to more than five million control subjects. Their study, published in the Journal Of Neurology Neurosurgery And Psychiatry, found that those with HIV were 62% less likely to develop MS. The authors wrote: HIV infection is associated with a significantly decreased risk of developing MS. Mechanisms of this observed possibly protective association may include immunosuppression induced by chronic HIV infection and antiretroviral medications. Commenting on the study, Emma Gray, research communications manager at the MS Society, said: We know that people with MS want new, effective treatments and this study provides some … Continue reading →

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) July 29, 2014 The Natural Multiple Sclerosis Treatment review recently published by Daily Gossip reveals the inside story to Gary M. Levins cure program. Levin claims to have discovered a remarkable cure method for this serious disorder. Levin says that multiple sclerosis actually is one of the most discouraging conditions that can be found in patients. Dr. Gary M. Levin is a popular MD and surgeon. For many years, Levin has worked with patients suffering from MS. Levin claims that he can understand how discouraging and extremely difficult the symptoms of MS can be. Learn more about this Natural MS Treatment, please visit the official website review: http://www.dailygossip.org/natural-multiple-sclerosis-treatment-review-the-remarkable-ms-cure-7563 Moreover, Levin says that after many years he managed to understand that classical treatments alone cannot be effective in the cure of MS. The author of this new program says that his step-by-step system will help any sufferer. Daily Gossip reveals in its review that the method he developed is based on a simple step-by-step program of rehabilitating the immune system. This means that it can re-energize the body and enhance health. Read more about Gary M. Levins Natural Multiple Sclerosis Treatment or download his eBook by following the … Continue reading →

One Dose, One Time Early Stage Treatment - A Game Changer For Breast Cancer The news that Intrabeam, the revolutionary one dose, one time treatment for early-stage breast cancer is being made available to women in the UK by Britains national health service has been welcomed by New Zealand breast cancer organisations. Chairperson of the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC), Libby Burgess, says intraoperative radiotherapy is a wonderful advance and shes pleased to see its now been adopted in Britains public health system. Ms Burgess says BCAC is hopeful that New Zealand will soon follow in the footsteps of the UK and publicly fund intraoperative radiation treatment for suitable women: We believe this technology has real benefits for women with early stage breast cancer and wed like to see it available to all those who meet the criteria, rather than only those who can afford to pay for it. Were pleased the National Health Committee is taking a closer look at the need to publicly fund this treatment option in New Zealand hospitals. Evangelia Henderson, chief executive of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation says: `The NHSs decision to offer IORT to suitable patients is a positive endorsement of this … Continue reading →

Kellie van Meurs, pictured with her husband Mark, died while undergoing stem cell treatment in Russia. Photo: Facebook Supporters of a Brisbane mother-of-two who died while undergoing a controversial stem cell treatment in Russia say it did not cause her death, nor have others been discouraged from seeking it. Kellie van Meurs suffered from a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which causes progressive rigidity of the body and chronic pain. She travelled to Moscow in late June to undergo an autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) under the care of Dr Denis Fedorenko from the National Pirogov Medical Surgical Centre. Kellie van Meurs, pictured with family and supporters, died while undergoing stem cell treatment in Russia. Photo: Facebook The transplant more commonly used for multiple sclerosis patients involves rebooting a patients immune system with their own stem cells after high-dose chemotherapy. Advertisement Ms van Meurs was Dr Fedorenkos first SPS patient, and her husband Mark said she died of a heart attack on July 19. I do know that Rosemary [Ms van Meurs' aunt and carer in Moscow] felt she received the best possible care, especially from Dr Fedorenko, he said. Given her level of constant pain and … Continue reading →

Maria Indermuhle had dental fillings three years ago, prior to getting married Months later the newlywed noticed 'strange sensations' in her legs 18 months later she couldn't walk, lost feeling in her hands, started losing her vision, suffered heart palpitations and was slurring her words Doctors diagnosed Mrs Indermuhle with Multiple Sclerosis Having researched her symptoms she found they were similar to those caused by mercury poisoning A Swiss doctors tested her and claimed her body was riddled with the metal She removed fillings, undertook drastic detox programme and is now well Claims fillings caused poisoning but NHS Highland has not accepted liability Scottish Government said the amalgam dental fillings - mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper - are safe By Lizzie Parry Published: 04:54 EST, 24 July 2014 | Updated: 09:49 EST, 24 July 2014 354 shares 95 View comments A woman diagnosed with MS after losing the ability to walk claims her symptoms were actually the result of mercury poisoning from dental fillings. Eighteen months after Maria Indermuhle had dental treatment, doctors told the 32-year-old she had the lifelong crippling illness multiple sclerosis. They warned the then 29-year-old the condition would leave her unable to walk and … Continue reading →