Category Archives: MS Treatment

By Benson Ang The New Paper Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 It was a battle of the lawyers in Parliament on Monday. In one corner was Law Minister K. Shanmugam (above). In the other was Ms Sylvia Lim, a Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC. They went head-to-head regarding the recent conviction of plastic surgeon Woffles Wu. During their heated exchange, Ms Lim was accused of avoiding a question that Mr Shanmugam asked three times. Workers' Party chief Low Thia Kiang asked if Mr Shanmugam was trying to intimidate Ms Lim. And because of voices joining in from the rest of the house, Mr Shanmugam asked if he could finish without being interrupted. It all began the usual way. Ms Lim had asked, among other things, if an Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) statement in June, explaining the choice of charge against Dr Wu, has addressed public concerns about the equitability of the legal system. Mr Shanmugam rose to speak. Read the rest here: I was hoping that Ms Lim would be fair … Continue reading →

A talented musician who once loved nothing more than play a few riffs on his guitar is now just happy he can tie his own shoes. Shea Bonney, a 34-year-old musician who lives in Calgary, is slowly getting his life back together after having the controversial chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency treatment in the United States Aug. 1 to address his Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The treatment is controversial because it is not offered in Canada. Bonney said the impact of the treatment has been profound, but he is upset he could not have accessed the care closer to home and have it covered through medicare. I feel betrayed and I dont understand how we cannot offer something so simple in Canada, he said. I feel abandoned. I dont understand how they could leave us in the dark at least they could do is try. As a result of the treatment, which is mainly angioplasty in the neck to improve blood flow, Bonney said his quality of life has improved dramatically. He is no longer using a cane, he now has the use of his hands again and vision has improved. Bonney admitted he does not know how long the affects of … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (AP) -- Biogen Idec Inc. said Wednesday that it will work with Regulus Therapeutics Inc. to identify microRNAs biomarkers in patients with multiple sclerosis. Biogen makes and sells several multiple sclerosis drugs including Avonex and Tysabri, and it is also developing BG-12, a pill that is seen as a promising treatment for the condition. The companies said Regulus believes the biomarkers may help identify the best patients for clinical trials of multiple sclerosis drugs, could be used to develop diagnostic tests and may help monitor the progression of the illness or relapses. MicroRNAs are small RNA molecules. RNA helps synthesize proteins in the body, and microRNA helps regulate the way genes work. Biogen will buy a stake in Regulus and will make upfront and potential milestone payments to the company. It did not disclose the size of the stake it is buying or the terms of any payments. Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks healthy nerves. It can cause pain, numbness, slurred speech, impaired vision, muscle weakness, and neurological problems. Shares of Biogen Idec rose $1.37 to close at $146.87. Link: Biogen Idec in MS biomarker deal with Regulus … Continue reading →

Two-hundred Americans are diagnosed each week with multiple sclerosis, joining the 400,000 already living with the debilitating disease. There are 20,000 people with MS in Ohio alone, more than any other state, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Its no wonder doctors such as Union Hospitals Alok Bhagat have their hands full. He sees 150 to 200 local MS patients each year. The disabling disease attacks the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. People living with MS may experience numbness in the limbs, chronic fatigue or more severe symptoms such as paralysis and loss of vision. There is no known cure for multiple sclerosis, Bhagat said. But there are more treatment options available to patients, as Bhagat shared during a lecture Thursday in the hospital auditorium. His lecture focused on early diagnoses of the disease, where most advancements can be used to help patients. Bhagat said people experiencing symptoms such as numbness and fatigue should see their family physician. If the symptoms cant be explained by simple causes, patients likely will be referred to a neurologist. He said the best thing a patient can do is try to stay physically fit by maintaining a healthy weight. Treatment for patients … Continue reading →

ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Disability Institute (NDI) and Acorda Therapeutics announced they will launch a free six-part webinar series on financial, tax and investment topics for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), their families and care teams. The National Disability Institutes Financial Wellness Series sponsored by Acorda Therapeutics will begin this September and be led by top experts in tax, money management, benefits, employment, Social Security and other areas of personal finance. Due to the programs success last year, Acorda and NDI worked together to provide resources on a greater number of topics than last years four webinars. In 2011, NDI completed an online survey of 3,000 people living with MS. Sixty-seven percent of respondents reported that their financial positions declined after their MS diagnosis, while nearly 74 percent reported that they did not use financial planning programs or strategies to manage or stabilize their finances. Our survey showed that whether people had an MS diagnosis early or later in life, there is a critical lack of information to help people with MS understand how to manage their money, plan for their financial futures, access favorable tax provisions, effectively utilize public benefits and keep working, said Michael Morris, National Disability … Continue reading →

JACKSON, MS--(Marketwire -08/13/12)- Injuries and other health conditions have long been known to spark chronic pain; however, chronic pain does not always develop in people who sustain the same injuries or suffer from the same health conditions. A new report, published in Nature Neuroscience, asserts that emotional behavior may be involved in the onset of chronic pain. An article released by U.S. News further considers this possibility, which is rooted in neurological activity. Neurosurgeon Adam Lewis believes that this study is valuable in that it sheds light on how attention to emotional factors can assist in alleviating chronic pain through the right treatment options. The article asserts that the brain regions concerned with emotional and motivational behavior show higher levels of communication in patients who suffer from chronic pain. "For the first time, we can explain why people who may have the exact same initial pain either go on to recover or develop chronic pain," explains A. Vania Apkarian, one of the authors of the study and a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "The injury by itself is not enough to explain the ongoing pain. It has to do with the injury combined with the state of … Continue reading →

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epazz, Inc., (EPAZ) a leading provider of cloud based business software solutions announced that it has acquired MS Health, a New Jersey based company. MS Health, mental health software, is a cloud based solution for Behavioral healthcare, mental health, and social services providers nationwide. MS Health CMHCi provides tools to manage, bill, and track behavioral healthcare and social services. With CMHCi, health care providers will realize the benefits of increased efficiency, accountability, and productivity. MS Health unaudited revenue for 2011 was over $450,000. "We are excited that MS Health has joined the Epazz family of cloud software products. We are currently combining MS Health into BoxesOS, our flagship cloud solution, to immediately provide MS Health customers with scalable cloud platform. Once this is complete, 'our per customer' revenue is expected to increase due to the enhanced function of BoxesOS," says Shaun Passley, CEO of Epazz Inc. CMHCi offers server based, internet, and secure cloud computing allowing you to access your information as you require. By maintaining a complete electronic client record, including data collection and reporting across multiple programs, locations, episodes of care, and service providers, CMHCi helps eliminate redundant record keeping. The scheduler … Continue reading →

08-08-2012 12:48 Multiple Sclerosis Cure A brain surgeon and expert in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) reveals what you can do to stop your MS balance problems. http View original post here: Multiple Sclerosis Cure | Stop your Multiple Sclerosis Balance Problems - Video … Continue reading →

08-08-2012 12:49 Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Dr. Cartwright - a brain surgeon and an expert in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - discusses what you can do to get rid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptom of unsteady balance. http Read the rest here: Multiple Sclerosis Treatment | Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms: Bad Balance - Video … Continue reading →

Organizers of the first Ms. Gay Universe said the beauty pageant scheduled during the 27th Kadayawan Festival will push through even after being criticized by some sectors. Ramonito Diding Lopez, one of the organizers of the pageant, said yesterday in the weekly press forum at SM City Davao-Annex that they are not asking for anything else but equal treatment like any event organizers during the Kadayawan. There should be acceptance and respect, he said. The first Ms. Gay Universe will be conducted on Friday at Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) with an entrance fee of P100-P200. The contest already received commitments from 40 participants from all over Mindanao. It generated controversy after Councilor Berino Mambo-o was interviewed on radio as allegedly saying that it would not be consistent with the culture of the Lumads. Lopez reacted to the article entitled Holding of Miss Gay contest during Kadayawan foolish of one columnist in a daily local newspaper (not the TIMES). The article, published on Aug. 2, 2012, said that homosexuality will not contribute to the citys tourism industry. The columnist also expressed concern that the pageant will make Davao City as the gay capital of the Philippines which countless … Continue reading →