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PHOTO PROVIDED From left are Raj Patel, M.D., president of the medical staff, Lock Haven Hospital; Anne Cross, M.D. and George Sadka, M.D., of Susquehanna Eye Associates, following the presentation. LOCK HAVEN The continuing medical education program for members of the Lock Haven Hospital medical staff this month featured a presentation by Anne H. Cross, M.D. from the Potomac Center for Medical Education. The presentation was entitled Integrating New DMD Therapies into the MS Treatment Landscape. In the presentation, Dr. Cross outlined: r Clinical diagnosis supported by a variety of data including blood work, brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and the study of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) r Advances in the early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the early initiation of disease modifying drug (DMD) therapies in MS r Some of the barriers to DMD treatment adherence by patients and effective responses to those barriers Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. People who contract the disease typically display their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40 years old and those symptoms may include; numbness or tingling, impairment of speech and of muscular coordination, … Continue reading →

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Katie Orth, KIDY 9:45 AM. CST March 10, 2017 SAN ANGELO, TX - March is Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. According to the CDC more than 2.3 million people are affected by MS worldwide. One west Texas Neurologist is helping those whom are battling the disease. "Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disorder that affects the nervous system, it usually affects the brain and the spinal cord," said Dr. Wael Richeh. A battle that 6 to 8 percent of Americans will face in their lifetime. "I see 10 to 15 new patients with multiple sclerosis a month," said Richeh. Although incurable, he helps treat this awful disease- "Previously we used to have only the injectable medication, and now we have oral medication," said Richeh. He clues us in on early symptoms to look out for- "It might cause double vision, blurry vision; they might affect the strength or cause weakness, inability to use one arm or one leg, sensory problems, tingling and numbness, also balance and urination," added Richeh. Dr. Richeh is the only certified MS Partner In Care between Amarillo and San Antonio. "If they have symptoms they need to be seen by a neurologist and to … Continue reading →

Science Daily Controversial 'liberation therapy' fails to treat multiple sclerosis Science Daily Using venoplasty as an MS treatment was put forward by Dr. Paolo Zamboni of Italy, who asserted that narrowing of the veins in the neck could be causing iron to accumulate in the brain and spinal cord, triggering the autoimmune response. He called his ... Controversial Therapy Fails to Treat Multiple SclerosisManaged Care magazine all 2 news articles » See the rest here: Controversial 'liberation therapy' fails to treat multiple sclerosis - Science Daily … Continue reading →

Controversial Therapy Fails to Treat Multiple Sclerosis P&T Community Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study led by the University of British Columbia in Canada. Thousands of people with MS have undergone the ... and more » See more here: Controversial Therapy Fails to Treat Multiple Sclerosis - P&T Community … Continue reading →

CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, March 8, 2017 1:00PM EST Last Updated Wednesday, March 8, 2017 1:15PM EST Even 150 years after it was identified, multiple sclerosis remains somewhat of a mystery, with researchers still unclear what triggers it, why there are so many forms of the disease, and what is the best way to treat and prevent it. There are several medications currently available to treat the disease, but most aim only to slow its progression, not halt it, and all are considered only modestly effective. And while there are several drug options for the most common form of MS -- relapsing-remitting MS -- there are no approved treatments for primary progressive MS and only one for secondary progressive MS. But many MS specialists have hope for new treatments still in development. Some are medications already being used to treat other conditions; others are new medications or treatments altogether. Heres a look at some of the developments that MS societies are most excited about: Gene mutation linked to multiple sclerosis Geneticists at the University of British Columbia have found a direct genetic link to multiple sclerosis, something that was long thought not to exist. It was identified in two Canadian … Continue reading →

Multiple sclerosis left Alexa Silvers legally disabled at sixteen, but an unpublicized treatment option completely cured her. By Tylah Silva, Emerson College Alexa Silvers is a college student, survivor and an all-around amazing human being. The biggest obstacles most of us had to face at sixteen were hormonal acne and a bad breakup. Silvers had to deal with multiple sclerosis. The autoimmune disease known as M.S. attacked her legs and put her in wheelchair. The doctors told Silvers that treatments could help, but that ultimately her condition was permanent. They were wrong. Through it all, Silvers kept a faithful mind, putting her efforts into her treatment and researching a cure. Then, she stumbled upon stem cell research. With the help of her mother, many charitable donators and a staff of skillful doctors, Silvers was cured after having M.S. for four years. Now, this University of Nevada at Reno student is making an effort to get the word out on stem cell treatments. Tylah Silva: What was it like being diagnosed with M.S. at 16? Alexa Silvers: It was completely life changing. I suddenly felt like an outcast, and felt like I was dealing with an issue that even my closest … Continue reading →

Submitted photo The Hess family enjoys time together around Christmas 2016 as Kelly Hess, right, goes through a new drug treatment plan for multiple sclerosis. MARTINSBURG Kelly Hess is a hardworking family man. He lives with his wife and two children and goes to work every day. In 2013, however, everything changed. One day I woke up, I think it was a Saturday, and had a tingling in my feet and then by Monday I was numb from the chest down, Hess said. He went to urgent care, and they sent him to the Winchester Emergency Room. I was there for three days, Hess said. It was there that Hess was informed that he has multiple sclerosis or MS. Hess said he had only heard of MS and wasnt even sure what it was. I had no idea, no idea. My education with that started when I got diagnosed. They brought me pamphlets and paperwork and stuff like that told me what I had, and that was the first time that I really had been exposed to anything other than the name of it, Hess said. Hess said limitations accompany the diagnosis. I have balance issues its harder to walk … Continue reading →

A 32 year old Kildare teacher is on a mission to raise funds to important medical treatment not available in Ireland. Gemma Kearns, from Ardclough, a special education teacher at St Raphaels in Celbridge, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of nineteen. She has been accepted to go to Puebla in Mexico for a treatment which is not available in this country. But it costs 75,000 for the month long session, starting on July 17 coming, and the health insurance she pays does not cover that, she told the Leader. Gemma said there are no medications available in this country that can stop the progression of the disease and the health care system in Ireland will not financially support this treatment. She believes that HSCT, a stem cell transplant and chemotherapy treatment, can halt the progression of MS and allow her to live a life free from MS. A Strictly Come Dancing event is being held in City West Hotel on March 11, to raise funds for her. There is also a draw for a Renault Kadjar car. A number of couples from Ardclough and St Raphaels are involved in the dancing Gemma was diagnosed with MS in … Continue reading →

15:13 Thursday 02 March 2017 A Fife man is travelling to Mexico to undergo pioneering treatment which he hopes will help his multiple sclerosis (MS). Barry Bloomfield (44) was diagnosed with MS 13 years ago and as his condition has slowly deteriorated he has decided to undergo stem cell treatment but is having to go abroad as the NHS decided he didnt fit the criteria to have it in the UK. The cost of travelling to the private hospital in Puebla is around 50,000 and Barry has sold his house in Kirkcaldy and moved back to his parents in Markinch to pay for the treatment. The family is now fundraising to help with the costs. Barrys mum Margaret said: Since his diagnosis Barry has done really well to manage his condition. Hes kept working when he can and hes never claimed benefits because he said that there is someone who needs it more than he does. His work have been great with him and if hes too ill to travel to work theyll let him work from home. It was just before Christmas that Barry started to research haematopoietic stem cell transplantation treatment Hes looked into it a lot, Margaret … Continue reading →

Dr. Leigh Charvet, an associate professor of neurology at NYUs Langone School of Medicine. Dr Charvet collaborated with recent NYU graduates to develop a painless treatment for everyday symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that patients can use from home. Via nyulangone.org Via nyulangone.org Dr. Leigh Charvet, an associate professor of neurology at NYUs Langone School of Medicine. Dr Charvet collaborated with recent NYU graduates to develop a painless treatment for everyday symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that patients can use from home. Caroline Haskins, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017 The research of NYU School of Medicines Dr. Leigh Chavret is facilitating advances inthe development for treatments forMultiple Sclerosis. Charvet, an associate professor of neurology, collaborated with recent NYU graduates Bryan Dobbs, William Pau, Natalie Pawlak, Ashley Clayton, Michael Shaw and Kai Sherman to develop a painless treatment for day-to-day symptoms of MS that patients can use from home. The remedy involves transcranial direct current stimulation, which delivers low amplitude electrical currents through scalp electrodes. CUNY professor Marom Bikson and Abhishek Datta of Soterix Medical collaborated with the research group to engineer a custom-made, remotely controlled tDCS headset for the study. The headset allowed Charvet and her research team to video conference with … Continue reading →