ECTRIMS 2018: Updates on Progressive MS
Which subgroups of progressive MS should be treated? Dr. Xavier Montalban, professor at the University of Toronto, presented an overview of treatments in…
Improving cognitive function in MS: A researcher looking to make a difference for people diagnosed with progressive MS
Cognitive impairment, a research priority for the MS Society of Canada, affects a significant proportion of people living with MS. Multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Late-breaking session at #MSParis2017 unveils advances in human anatomy, a new biomarker, and clinical trial results for Progressive MS
As per yearly tradition, the 7th joint ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS meeting ended with late-breaking research news. This year, we heard about discoveries related to human…
MSParis2017: The gut continues to be an area of active MS research
The trillions of bacteria that call the intestines home collectively make up the gut microbiome. Bacteria in the gut do much more than…
Aging and comorbidities: a hot topic at the #MSParis2016 conference
Comorbidities (when someone is living with more than one condition) are common in MS and can affect people at the onset of their…
2017 revisions to MS diagnostic criteria presented at #MSParis2017 conference
The McDonald criteria for MS was first established in 2001 by neurologist Ian McDonald and his team of researcher to diagnose individuals with…
Researchers at #MSParis2017 talk about the factors regulating the Blood Brain Barrier in MS
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) was highlighted in a session at the #MSParis2017 conference where researchers presented their recent findings on the relationship between…
Bonjour Paris! World’s leading researchers and clinicians gather in Paris for largest MS conference
The MS Society of Canada’s research team has arrived in the exciting city of Paris, France to attend the 7th Joint ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS meeting…
Diet and MS: What does research tell us about supplements?
A question I frequently receive is: “Are there supplements I can take to manage my MS?” MS impacts the day-to-day lives of those…
Why #BurgersToBeatMS is critical to advancing research in Canada
Burgers to Beat MS day raises funds to help improve the lives of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis. This fundraising campaign led the…