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Singer Chrissy Amphlett, who has passed away after losing her battle with breast cancer. Photo: Supplied by the Amphlett Family Source: Supplied AUSTRALIAN rock singer Chrissy Amphlett has lost her battle with breast cancer. Amphlett, aged 53, passed away in her adopted home of New York with husband Charley Drayton. The singer, who fronted rock band Divinyls, had fought breast cancer as well as suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Her cousin, Patricia 'Little Pattie' Thompson and family have released the following statement. Our beloved Chrissy peacefully made her transition this morning. Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity. She passed gently, in her sleep, surrounded by close friends and family, including husband of fourteen years, musician Charley Drayton, her sister, Leigh, nephew, Matt, and cousin Patricia Thompson ("Little Pattie"). Countdown host Ian 'Molly' Meldrum was a friend of Amphlett and husband Drayton. "Its devastating news," Meldrum said today. "I absolutely adored her. Right at the start of her career with the Divinyls she also terrified me. I remember going to see them play at the Prince of Wales in Melbourne early on and she looked me … Continue reading →

LAWTON Okla_ More than 350 walkers are expected to participate in the "Walk MS: Lawton" at Lawton High School on Saturday, April 20. The goal is to raise $45,000 to help to create a world free of multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable and often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Funds raised will support direct services for people with MS and their families in Oklahoma and MS research to find a cure for this chronic disease of the central nervous system. Walk MS: Lawton will take place at LHS Saturday, April 20, 2013. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, and the walk begins at 10 AM.m. Participants and volunteers may register by visiting http://www.walkmsok.org, calling 1-800-344-4867 or emailing rachel.klenda@nmss.org. Proceeds raised will benefit the National MS Society: Oklahoma. Visuals of walkers making a difference and raising awareness will tell the story for itself! About Walk MS: Lawton Day-of-event registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. start time. There is no registration fee and no minimum pledge commitment; however, the average walker raises $225 to support research initiatives, programs and services of the National MS Society: Oklahoma. Individuals interested in joining or creating a team can sign up online … Continue reading →

Apr. 19, 2013 A major Nordic research project involving researchers from the University of Copenhagen has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients -- knowledge which is important for patients with chronic disease and the way in which society meets them. People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often use alternative treatments such as dietary supplements, acupuncture and herbal medicine to facilitate their lives with this chronic disease. This is the result of a new study of how MS patients use both conventional and alternative treatments which has been carried out by researchers from five Nordic countries. The results have been published in two scientific journals, the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health and Autoimmune Diseases. "What we see is that patients do not usually use alternative treatments for treating symptoms, but as a preventative and strengthening element," says Lasse Skovgaard, industrial PhD candidate from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the Danish Multiple Sclerosis Society, who has been involved in conducting the questionnaire-based study among 3,800 people with MS in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease which attacks the central nervous system, and which can lead … Continue reading →

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Centre manager Paul Ray, Diane Proctor, and Norwich clinical director of neurology Dr Jeff Cochius official open the new location of the Norwich and district branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at Alkmaar Way, Norwich. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY Patients with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions in Norfolk are set to get more support following the opening of a new centre. To send a link to this page to a friend, you must be logged in. Officials and supporters from the Norwich and district branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society gathered yesterday for an open day at their new base, which will provide a range of support, treatment and therapy services. The official opening of the 250,000 centre, near Norwich International Airport, follows 12 years of fundraising by volunteers and an extensive search to find larger premises in the Norwich area. The facility replaces the branchs cramped headquarters in Witard Road and was funded solely on local fundraising and donations. Officials from the MS Society branch hope to double their membership, which currently stands at 400 people from across Norfolk, with the opening of the centre at Iceni Court in Alkmaar Way, which has consulting and therapy rooms as … Continue reading →

A phase II study proved a drug that helps multiple sclerosis patients walk can also help stroke patients walk, Medical News Today reported. Acorda Therapeutics, which makes Ampyra (dalfampridine), said patients with post-stroke deficits such as impaired walking, motor and/or sensory function and manual dexterity showed significant improvement after taking the extended release tablets. There were clear efficacy signals in the dalfampridine-ER post-stroke deficits trial, and we therefore plan to proceed with a clinical development program for this indication, said Dr. Ron Cohen, president and CEO of Acorda. A top-line analysis of the data found dalfampridine-ER improved walking for people with mobility impairment resulting from ischemic stroke. Dalfampridine-ER treatment was also associated with a positive change versus placebo on a scale of functional independence in this study. Cohen said after the company analyzes more data, it will be in touch with the Food and Drug Administration so a much larger study can be conducted. Cohen said there are more than 7 million stroke survivors in the United States, and about half of them have lasting mobility impairment, which does not benefit from any available medications. Because of this, he said the drug is desperately needed. The phase II trial involved … Continue reading →

By David Williamson | More Articles April 15, 2013 | In the following video, Motley Fool health-care analyst David Williamson discusses Elan's (NYSE: ELN) sale of the rights to its MS treatment drug Tysabri to Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) for $3.25 billion. This leaves Elan not only with a huge pile of cash and a nice revenue stream coming from the royalties of sales of the drug, but it has also drawn the interest of the privately held firm Royalty Pharma, which specializes in acquiring companies with intellectual-property revenue streams. David tells us what this could mean for Elan investors as a possible M&A deal could be getting closer, and what we will need to watch for from Elan, to know whether Royalty will remain interested. While you can certainly make huge gains in biotech and pharmaceuticals, the best investing approach is to choose great companies and stick with them for the long term. The Motley Fool's free report "3 Stocks That Will Help You Retire Rich" names stocks that could help you build long-term wealth and retire well, along with some winning wealth-building strategies that every investor should be aware of.Click here nowto keep reading. Continued here: Elan Investors … Continue reading →

WebMechanix, an Internet Marketing Agency based out of Columbia, MD is honored to sponsor the National MS Society, Maryland Chapters April 20th event. Columbia, MD (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 The 5K walk will start at Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway at 9:00 am. Joshs good friend was diagnosed with MS 5 years ago. He and his team at WebMechanix are dedicated to supporting his friend in his battle toward a treatment that will cure instead of just a stopgap that slows down the disease. WebMechanix, one of the hottest Internet Marketing Agencies in Maryland, is dedicated to bringing awareness to the local community about the services and programs the National MS Society provides to the over 7,000 local residents living with MS. When Josh received this years email from his friend asking for support, Joshs immediate response was Brilliant sales email, by the way. I'd expect nothing less from you but I didn't need it, as I am with you and the rest of your alliance to find a cure. Some quick facts about Multiple Sclerosis: MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society, through their national office and 50 state chapters are devoted to helping the … Continue reading →

Ottawa researchers make progress in MS treatment Researchers at the Ottawa Hospital have developed a groundbreaking new treatment for multiple sclerosis. Nearly three quarters of the patients from the clini... By: CentretownNewsOnline … Continue reading →