Category Archives: Multiple Sclerosis Research

AAN, National MS Society to honor Cleveland Clinic researcher with John Dystel Prize

Published on February 22, 2012 at 1:45 AM The American Academy of Neurology and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are awarding the 2012 John Dystel Prize for MS Research to Richard M. Ransohoff, MD, with the Cleveland Clinic. Ransohoff, a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Associate Editor of Neurology®, the Academy's medical journal, will receive the award at the Academy's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, April 21-28, 2012 Continue reading

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Cognitive rehabilitation improves brain performance in patients with MS

Public release date: 22-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Linda Brooks lbrooks@rsna.org 630-590-7762 Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. ? In a new study published in the March issue of Radiology, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) shows that cognitive rehabilitation changes brain function and improves cognitive performance in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). “These results prompt the use of specific computer-based rehabilitation programs to treat deficits in selected neuropsychological domains in patients with relapsing-remitting MS,” said the study's lead author, Massimo Filippi, M.D., professor of neurology at the San Raffaele Vita-Salute University and director of the “BrainMap” interdepartmental research program and the Neuroimaging Research Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Scientific Institute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy Continue reading

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Shleppers Supports 2011 Walk MS Events

Top New York moving company Shleppers Moving & Storage is proud to announce its recent donation of time, trucks and support to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society which hosted four Walk MS events. Rye, NY (PRWEB) February 21, 2012 These events are the premier fundraising events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the NY Metropolitan area. To conduct four events at four different locations was a major challenge for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and for its marketing partner, Lead Dog Marketing Continue reading

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Easton concert to raise money for National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Pamela Taylor won't let multiple sclerosis stop the music. The Wilson Borough woman, a music teacher of 34 years, plans a concert 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Easton to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Continue reading

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Cleveland Clinic Neurologist Awarded Dystel Prize for MS Research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newswise — NEW ORLEANS – The American Academy of Neurology and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are awarding the 2012 John Dystel Prize for MS Research to Richard M. Ransohoff, MD, with the Cleveland Clinic. Continue reading

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Cleveland Clinic physician receives prominent award for outstanding contributions to MS research

Public release date: 21-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Dan Doron dorond@ccf.org 216-636-5874 Cleveland Clinic Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Cleveland: Richard Ransohoff, M.D., a Cleveland Clinic physician and a researcher in the Neurosciences Department of Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute, has been awarded the 2012 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research. The award ? presented by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society since 1995 ? is given annually to one recipient, recognizing “outstanding contributions to research in the understanding, treatment, or prevention of multiple sclerosis” and “significant and exciting work that has influenced how we think about multiple sclerosis.” Dr Continue reading

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Endpoints – Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Disorders – Multiple Primary and Secondary Endpoints are Increasingly Being …

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Endpoints – Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Disorders – Multiple Primary and Secondary Endpoints are Increasingly Being Applied to Ensure Success http://www.reportlinker.com/p0777998/Endpoints—Clinical-Trials-in-Autoimmune-Disorders—Multiple-Primary-and-Secondary-Endpoints-are-Increasingly-Being-Applied-to-Ensure-Success.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Pathology Endpoints – Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Disorders – Multiple Primary and Secondary Endpoints are Increasingly Being Applied to Ensure Success Summary GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Endpoints – Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Disorders – Multiple Primary and Secondary Endpoints are Increasingly Being Applied to Ensure Success” which provides an insight into different endpoints used in clinical trials in autoimmune disorders Continue reading

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Fischer Sports Sponsors Vegard Ulvang’s Participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner

Fischer Sports Sponsors Vegard Ulvang’s Participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner   Six-time Norwegian Olympic Medalist’s Participation Supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society AUBURN, N.H. — Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner. Ulvang, who raced on Fischer skis throughout his exceptionally successful career, will serve as Research Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at the Birkie to support fundraising for the organization Continue reading

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Leigh from Ireland talks about LDN for MS – Video


30-01-2012 14:32 “ldn research trust” ldn aware FM ms me graves illness asd autisum Asperger’s depression myalgic encephalomyelitis pain migraine headaches IBS “self help” LDN “low dose naltrexone” CCSVI brain OCD Neurology AS Cancer HIV AIDS Gilhooly Dickson Alzheimer’s ALS “Ankylosing Spondylitis” APECED CFS Behcet’s Bipolar Celiac CREST Crohn’s COPD Endometriosis Infertility ISB PD PMS PCOD PCOS PMR PLS Psoriasis RA SPS SLE TM UC therapy inspirational health science Pain multiple sclerosis Continue reading

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The 3rd Multiple Sclerosis Research Day from Barts and the London, with Shift.ms – Video


15-02-2012 08:24 Professor Gavin Giovannoni introduces the 3rd Barts and the London Multiple Sclerosis Research Day for people with MS and their families. Watch the vids as the team explain their current research and how it’s going to benefit MSers. Continue reading

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