An important milestone in MS research and hope for people living with progressive MS
Guest post by Cory Turner – member of the MS Scientific Research Foundation Board We don’t get to pick when we’re diagnosed with…
First drug for treatment of Progressive MS Approved by the FDA
For people living with relapse-remitting MS, 1993 was a turning point. Before then, the only relief available to people living with MS was…
When progress becomes a bad word
By Chantal Milne – on the Canadian MS Progression Cohort When I found out I was pregnant, I eagerly downloaded two pregnancy apps,…
Multi-million dollar initiative launched to study the progression of MS
Today the MS Society of Canada, along with Biogen Canada and Brain Canada, announced something that could change the way we understand, diagnose,…
Depression and Disability: Playing a role in opinions about Physician Assisted Death?
Each person living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experiences a different journey. Life with MS can sometimes be difficult, especially when the person faces…
ACTRIMS 2017: What we know (and don’t know) about dietary factors and MS
The interaction between dietary factors and MS can be a tough nut to crack. On one hand, there is mounting evidence to show…
ACTRIMS 2017: Putting the microbes in our gut under the microscope
Each person’s gastro-intestinal system is home to trillions of bacteria collectively known as the gut microbiota. These tiny creatures are essential partners in…
Genetics and environmental/behavioural factors top the agenda at ACTRIMS Forum 2017
Bringing scientists and clinicians together under one roof to share knowledge and forge collaborations is a key stage in moving MS research forward. This…
Happy Holidays! Here are my top research moments of 2016!
As the holidays quickly approach us I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year that the MS community has…
Looking back on the 2016 endMS Conference
Now that the dust has settled from last week’s endMS Conference and the country’s top MS researchers have returned home to continue their…