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The Natural History of MS Symptoms

Based on the study “Natural History of MS Symptoms,” by Ilya Kister, et al., which appeared in the International Journal of MS Care, this visualization shows how the symptoms of multiple sclerosis change over the course of a lifetime. The study included self-reported data from 25,728 patients in the NARCOMS Registry. This visualization translates the static graphics contained in the study into a dynamic and interactive bar chart. You may switch between "Multiple" and "Stacked" views, explore the different symptoms with a drop-down menu, and mouse over the bars to discover individual values.

Novel Remyelination Assay Allows High-Throughput Drug Screening

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A new technology uses the actual myelin-making behavior of cells to look for drugs that may promote remyelination and prevent disability-causing nerve damage in people with MS. The first candidate is in clinical trials.
In the brains and spinal cords of people with multiple sclerosis, the repair of demyelinating lesions remains...
Clinical Research, Drug Development, Laboratory Research

Microglia, Molecularly Defined

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Microglia—the innate immune cells of the brain and spinal cord—have long been blamed for stoking MS lesions, but more recent studies suggest they may also have the power to protect tissue and promote repair
In multiple sclerosis, circulating immune cells get plenty of well-deserved bad press for...
Laboratory Research

A Better Interferon?

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Subcutaneous injections of pegylated interferon β-1a once every 2 weeks may improve recovery from relapses and increase the likelihood of freedom from measurable disease activity
Pegylated interferon β-1a continues to show benefits similar to other currently available...
Clinical Research, Drug Development, Meetings

ECTRIMS-MAGNIMS Fellowship in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in MS

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ECTRIMS and the European MAGNIMS (Magnetic Resonance in MS) network jointly support a postdoctoral fellowship to foster the development of young researchers in magnetic resonance studies in MS. The goal of this programme is to achieve transfer and broadening of knowledge regarding the application of magnetic resonance to MS research and to promote the researcher’s integration into the international scientific community.

ECTRIMS will support two fellowships annually, each with duration of 1 year, with an annual stipend of up to €50,000.

 

ECTRIMS Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Training Fellowship Programme

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This fellowship is offered to qualified/licensed European nurses to provide the opportunity for them to obtain additional expertise through practical nursing experience and training in a mentored MS environment in Europe. The aim of the programme is to enhance care and support of individuals with MS by fostering improved clinical care and education and by helping to promote best practices in nursing care throughout Europe.

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