Understanding the Canadian Proactive Cohort Study for People Living with MS: a conversation with Dr. Jiwon Oh
As one of the leading MS researchers in the country, researcher and clinician Dr. Jiwon Oh is ambitious to say the least. In…
Making the Right Call
Guest post by Frances Bartlett “We get calls from newly diagnosed people and their family members–often, they’re in shock and looking for reassurance,”…
Women in the changing world: International Women’s Day 2017
Women in Canada are three times more likely to develop MS than men. Women also face significant barriers to finding reliable information about…
Why are people having so much trouble getting help?
Today is trigeminal neuralgia awareness day – take a moment to educate yourself about the rare but exceptionally painful condition at http://tnac.org/tnac/ By…
Making a difference in MS research
This summer was a memorable one for MS research. In June, we saw the results of the Canadian Bone Marrow Transplantation trial, which…
“MS changed our families. Now we’re going to end MS”
Nearly 100,000 Canadians live with MS, but it also affects the children of those who live with the disease. A generation of young people…
Meet the original members of #TeamFight
Throughout history, women have fought for rights, freedom and power. We are fighters, and we know how to take action to effect change…
Coping with cognitive changes
For some people, multiple sclerosis is an invisible illness. Cognitive impairments such as short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating and altered moods can have…
Your MS winter safety toolkit
By Sylvia Leonard The cold season can make daily life especially challenging for people living with a disability. Weather-related limitations can present barriers…
