The 32nd annual congress of ECTRIMS began yesterday, September 14th, 2016, in London, England and will run through September 17th. We’re following the best ECTRIMS 2016 coverage and…
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The National MS Society’s 2016 Public Policy Conference
I was thrilled to be able to participate in the National MS Society’s Public Policy Conference (PPC) in March. It is by far my favorite MS advocacy event, and I look forward to it all year. This year we focused on three issues: funding for MS research, the Neurological Diseases Act, and making MS medications more affordable and accessible.
Hesitant to Donate? Meet the Person You’ll Help
When you donate to a charity, do you wonder where your money goes? Sure, you can go to events at restaurants that do fundraisers, as well as galas, dances, etc., and give your money never to hear of it again. There’s no follow-up, aside from a grand total announcement that may or may not be […]
MS Glossary
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have had multiple sclerosis for a while, or have a friend or family member with the condition, it can be tough to absorb, understand, and remember the many terms associated…
MS Resources: Clinical Trials Explained
All research begins with an idea or a question, typically generated by researchers in labs. A clinical trial is a research study performed on humans that aims to…
The Flu Shot and MS: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an illness caused by the influenza virus that affects the respiratory system. Characteristics of the flu can include…
On a Positive Note…
“The MS HOPE Foundation provides a positive future, a realistic present, and a generosity of spirit that I applaud.”
How MS Has Changed My Daily Life
After spending most of yesterday in agonizing pain from annoying MS symptoms, I am sitting at my kitchen counter debating whether or not I should go to dinner this evening with my husband and friends. I keep telling myself…