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December 22, 2014
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Summary: Investigators nationwide are recruiting 214 people for a study to determine the effectiveness of extended-release baclofen capsules in relieving spasticity and symptoms related to MS. The study is sponsored by Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited.

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National MS Society - December 18, 2014
 


A team in Spain reports results from a small clinical trial involving 9 people with relapsing MS, using their own stem cells taken from their bone marrow, called mesenchymal stem cells, in a strategy aimed at inhibiting MS immune activity and augmenting natural tissue repair processes. The researchers reported finding no serious safety concerns or uptick in disease activity. Although the results also showed no statistically significant clinical or MRI findings that would indicate benefit, this study represents a potentially important step. Sara Llufriu, MD, PhD, Albert Saiz, MD, and colleagues (University of Barcelona) have published their findings in PLoS ONE ( 9(12): e113936).

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National MS Society - December 17, 2014
 


Summary:  In order to discover the triggers of MS, National MS Society-funded investigators at the University of Utah are seeking to collect existing brain biopsy tissue from individuals nationwide who underwent a brain biopsy to diagnose an episode of “acute demyelinating disease,” including multiple sclerosis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, optic neuritis, or clinically isolated syndrome.  The researchers will arrange for the transfer of the tissue. No visits to the University of Utah are needed.

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National MS Society - December 15, 2014
 
 

Read a Game Informer article about a trial that tests whether virtual kayaking with a weaker arm can improve upper arm function for people with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. This trial is being funded by a National MS Society pilot research grant, a program to foster innovation and testing of high-risk ideas, to rehabilitation researcher Lynne Gauthier, PhD, at Ohio State University. 

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National MS Society - December 15, 2014

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