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Summaries of news from MS websites around the world. Links will take you to the source articles.
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UK: New publication about MS and the law
The UK MS Society have produced a new publication about MS and the law.
US: Researchers reprogramme adult stem cells in mouse brain to become myelin-making cells
Researchers report that adult stem cells in mice that are on their way to becoming nerve cells can be redirected by changing a single gene to turn into cells that make nerve fiber-insulating myelin – the substance that is a key target of the immune attack in MS.
New Venezuelan MS Association
The Asociación Venezolana de Esclerosis Múltiple (AVEDEM) was established on 8 July 2008 in Valencia, Venezuela.
Spain: swimming fundraiser success
The Federación Española Esclerosis Múltiple (FELEM) held Mójate 08 on 13 July 2008, with more than 92,000 people taking part.
UK: Survey finds National Health Service failing people with MS
A survey of services for people with MS by the Royal College of Physicians and the MS Trust shows that the NHS is still failing to implement the 2003 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines on the management of MS patients.
Argentina: Mandalas and Horoscope Tea fundraising event
The MS Society of Argentina (Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina) held a fundraising event on 25 June 2008.
Ireland: MS Ireland launches €1.5 million physiotherapy programme
‘Getting The Balance Right’ is a nationwide, exercise-based, health promotion and research programme for people with MS.
US: Caffeine protects mice from MS-like disease, but more research required to translate results to people
Researchers report that administering caffeine – the equivalent of six to eight cups of coffee per day – to a small number of mice protected them from developing the MS-like disease EAE.
Italy: Volunteers at MS Society from Deloitte's
The Italian MS Society (Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla or AISM) were pleased to be the recipients of an event called "Here we are" which involved volunteers from Deloitte’s spending 13 June 2008 helping at AISM.
US: Previous report of two cases of melanoma (skin cancer) reported in people taking tysabri for MS updated with company rebuttal
This story was originally reported on 7 February 2008 and now includes an update.
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