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Could a Simple Blood Test Predict MS

May 22, 2024 | News, Research, Study

In this article published by MS Australia, their research on antibodies shows promise that perhaps a simple blood test could predict MS one day. Using a large US biobank, blood from people with MS was screened before and after MS […]


Doctors encouraged by early-stage trial of MS stem cell therapy

November 28, 2023 | Research, Study, Treatments, Trials

MSNZ note this was a small trial and it’s in the very early stages but this is an interesting development in stem cell research.  Doctors are cautiously hopeful about a new multiple sclerosis therapy after finding that injecting stem cells […]


MSMilan 2023 Conference Review

November 14, 2023 | Education, Media, Research, Training, Treatments

In this report, Dr John Mottershead provides an overview of the recent MSMilan 2023 Conference he attended. In this review: –  NGDs which mimic MS –  Junior resident accuracy in recognising MS –  Alternative diagnoses in suspected MS –  Tapering of oral prednisone after […]


Survey to Understand the Importance of Being Actively Involved in Research

August 14, 2023 | Research

The International Progressive MS Alliance, in collaboration with MS organisations across the world, is conducting a global survey to find out how people affected by MS feel about being involved in research – including being an author of scientific publications. Are […]


MS Voice Newsletter – March 2023

March 30, 2023 | MS Voice, Newsletter, Research, Support, Vacancy, Webinar

In the March 2023 edition of MS Voice, there is an update on how team ‘Keep Smyelin’ is faring in the Bangers 2 Bluff rally. As of now, they have travelled a distance of more than 1,500 kms, and are […]