MS News & Perspectives

Perceptions of Medication Can Predict MS Treatment Adherence And Persistence

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how perceptions of medication can predict MS treatment adherence, persistence. Mul...

Minority Representation in MS Research Still Lacking, but There Is Hope

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how minority research in MS is still lacking, but there is hope. Multiple Sclerosi...

Interview with Ed Tobias, Senior Patient And Author of The Book, “We Are Not Drunk, We Have MS”

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Powell sits with Ed Tobias, senior patient columnist at MS News Today. Diagnosed with MS at age 32 in 1980, Ed writes the “The MS Wire” colum...

Fatigue Prevalence Remains High in MS Patients & I'm Changing My Diet

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how fatigue prevalence remains high in MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’...

New 3D Model May Help in Promoting Myelin and Preventing Its Loss & Learning to Love A New MS Diet

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a new 3D model may help in promoting myelin and preventing its loss. Multiple ...

Lower Intestinal Fatty Acids May Contribute to MS in Women

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how lower intestinal fatty-acids may contribute to MS in women. Multiple Sclerosis...

Short Film for Hispanic/Latinx MS Patients Found to Improve Perceptions And Attitudes

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a short film for Hispanic/Latinx MS patients improved perceptions and attitude...

US Patent Issued for Software That Could Make MRI Scans Safer

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the US patent issued for software that could make MRI scans safer. Multiple Sclero...

Safety of Oral DMTs for RRMS in Real-world Use Seen to Match Trial Findings

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how oral DMT’s for RRMS in real-world use are seen to match trial findings. Mult...

#InstagramLive With Jenn Powell in Celebration of #WorldMSDay

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

#InstagramLive​ here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPhKJn5pWLa/ On May 30th, MS News Today columnist and podcaster Jenn Powell was live on Instagra...

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Greater Disability And Spinal Lesions in MS

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how restless leg syndrome is more common in those with higher disability and spina...

Combining Different Tests Gives Clearer View of Patient Life Quality & First Hypnotherapy Session

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how combining different tests gives a clearer view of a patient’s quality of lif...

MS Society of Canada Grant to Support AI in Predicting Disease Course

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a grant by the MS society of Canada to support AI in predicting disease course. Mu...

Mindfulness Helps to Reduce Depression And Fatigue in MS Patients

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mindfulness helps to reduce depression and fatigue in MS patients. Also, colum...

One-Third of Those in The UK With MS Keep Their Status a Secret & Managing Anxiety With Meditation

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how one-third of those in the UK with MS keep their status a secret. Multiple Scle...

Harvard Professor Wins Dystel Prize for Uncovering MS Immune Mechanisms

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the 2021 Dystel prize for innovation in multiple sclerosis. Also, Multiple Scleros...

Interview with Meghan Beier, PhD, Neuropsychologist & Expert on Mood and Cognition Symptoms

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Beier is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins. She is a nationally recogn...

WNT9B Genetic Variant Linked to Increased Relapse Risk & The Importance of Laughter

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how WNT9B genetic variant linked to increased relapse risk. Also, Jessie Ace read...

MS Has 3 Distinct Subtypes, Study of MRI Brain Patterns Using AI Reports

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how MS has 3 distinct subtypes as shown in AI reports. Multiple Sclerosis News To...

Thickness of Retina Layers May Predict MS Progression and Relapses

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how retinal layer thickness may predict MS progression. Multiple Sclerosis News T...

Rates of MS Seem to Rise With Nations’ Prosperity & MS and Melodies: Healing Through Music

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how rates of MS seem to rise with nations’ prosperity. Multiple Sclerosis News ...

Wise Will Seek FDA Approval for Digital Anxiety Management Therapy

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses FDA approval for Wise’s digital anxiety management therapy. Also, columnist Jess...

Machine Learning of Walking Patterns Could Help Predict MS Progression & New DMT Comparison Tool

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a machine learning of walking patterns could help predict progression in thos...

FDA Approves PoNS Device to Help Adults in Rehab for Walking Problems & Finding Positivity Amid MS

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the FDA approval of the PoNS device which helps gait in adults with MS. Multiple S...

NurOwn Cell Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Progressive MS in Phase 2 Trial

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a phase 2 clinical trial in which NurOwn’s cell therapy for progressive MS has b...

Early MRI Findings May Predict Disease Worsening in Children with MS

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how early MRI findings may predict disease worsening in children with MS. Multiple...

UK ‘Mega-trial’ Testing Multiple MS Therapies to Start This Year & The Importance Of Self-Care

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a mega-trial in the UK to test multiple MS therapies. Multiple Sclerosis News Toda...

Pilates Helps Men With MS Gain in Balance to Lower Fall Risk, Study Finds

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pilates helps men with MS gain balance. Also, columnist Jessie Ace reads from ...

Certain Factors Worsen Outcomes in MS Patients With COVID-19 & Treat Older MS Patients with Respect

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how certain factors worsen outcomes in MS patients with Covid-19. Multiple Scleros...

Interview with Kathy Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, Vice President of Programs of Can Do MS

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Powell sits with Kathy Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, the Vice President of programs with Can Do MS. Can Do MS is a non-profit organization which of...

Pack Health, With The Support of The NMSS, Is Bringing a Coaching Platform to The MS Community

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pack Health with the support of the NMSS, is bringing a coaching platform to t...

Survey: COVID-19 Concerns Affected MS Management & Sharing Experiences During MS Awareness Month

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Covid-19 concerns affected how patients managed their MS. Multiple Sclerosis N...

Foot Drop Device Earns Innovation Challenge Prize & My MS Likes It Hot, and Florida’s Just the Place

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a foot drop device which won the Innovation Challenge prize. Multiple Sclerosis Ne...

Minorities With MS Voice Interest in Clinical Trials, But Express Concerns

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how minorities with MS voice interest in clinical trials, but express concerns. Mu...

Vitamin D Supplements, at Preclinical Stage, Prevented MS in Mice & Finding Certainty Living With MS

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how vitamin D supplements (at a preclinical stage) prevented MS in mice. Multiple ...

Emerald Health Preparing for Phase 2 Trial of EHP-101 for Relapsing MS & Lemtrada Journey

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Emerald Health is preparing for phase 2 trial of EHP-101 for relapsing forms o...

Rising Temperatures Could Lead to Greater Care Needs for MS Patients & Focus On Gratitude

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how rising temperatures could lead to greater care needs for those with MS. Also, ...

NMSS Partnership Targets Autoimmune Disease Research

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a NMSS partnership which targets autoimmune disease research. Multiple Sclerosis N...

MS in Harmony: First Digital Music Therapy for MS Patients & We Still Need To Wear Masks, Be Careful

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a new digital music therapy for those with MS. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s m...

Physical Inactivity And Smoking Linked To Patient Fatigue & VR Can Impact The Future of Healthcare

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how physical inactivity and smoking are linked to patient fatigue in those with MS...

Johns Hopkins Neuroscientist Wins 2020 Barancik Prize for Innovation & Is Myeliviz a Game-Changer?

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the 2020 recipient of the Barancik prize for innovation. Multiple Sclerosis News T...

AI-powered Robotic Glove May Help Improve Hand Grip Strength & Ocrevus and PML

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how an AI-powered robotic glove may help improve hand grip strength in those with ...

Healthy Diet Linked to Better Mental and Physical Life Quality in Dutch Study

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a Dutch study linking diet to higher quality of life in those with MS. Multiple Sc...

2 Biomarkers Found to Predict MS Onset in People with Optic Neuritis

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses two biomarkers found to predict MS onset in people with optic neuritis. Multiple S...

Pipeline Raises $80M to Pursue Potential Myelin Restoring Therapy & The MS Immune System

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Pipeline raised $80M to pursue potential myelin restoring therapy. Multiple Sc...

Interview With Greg Sonn, A Friend Living With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Powell sits with Greg, a friend with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Join them as they discuss managing the physical and psychosocial asp...

Early Life Trauma Affects MS Development in Mice & It’s Important to Quickly Address New MS Symptoms

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how early life trauma affects MS development in mice. Multiple Sclerosis News Toda...

Progressive MS Alliance Wants Changes to Trials to Better Realize Treatments

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how the Progressive MS Alliance wants changes to trials to better realize treatmen...

New Spinal Cord Lesions Can Be Evident in Stable MS Patients & COVID-19 Vaccine With No Side Effects

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how new spinal cord lesions can be evident in stable MS patients. Multiple Scleros...

Telemedicine Found Effective During Italy’s COVID-19 Lockdown & I Am Beautifully Rare Despite SPMS

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how telemedicine has been found to be effective during Italy’s Covid-19 lockdown...

Protein-targeting Therapy Found to Lessen Inflammation in Preclinical Study

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a protein-targeting therapy found to lessen inflammation in preclinical studies. M...

European Project Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Improve Patient Care

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a European project which uses artificial intelligence to help improve patient care...

Potential for Stem Cells to Repair Myelin Focus of University Toronto Team & Allowing Grief

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how the potential for stem cells to repair myelin is the focus of a team at the Un...

NfL Mirrors Some Life Quality Aspects Felt by Patients & Painsomnia Unravels Me from Inside Out

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how NfL mirrors some life quality aspects felt by patients. Multiple Sclerosis New...

Age Found to Be Main Driver of MS Disability & The Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how age is found to be a main driver of MS disability. Multiple Sclerosis News Tod...

Innodem to Advance Way of Diagnosing, Tracking MS via Eye Movement & Hope Is My Cure for MS Today

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Innodem’s new way of diagnosing and tracking MS through eye movement. Multiple S...

Stem Cell Transplant Can Produce Long-term Benefits in Relapsing MS Patients

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how stem cell treatment is most effective for RRMS MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis...

#ACTRIMS2021 - Forum to Focus on Several MS-related Spectrums & Paying For MS Medications

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the agenda for ACTRIMS 2021. Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s multimedia associat...

Interview With World-Renowned Neurologist Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAS

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Powell sits with world-renowned neurologist, Tanuja Chitnis, MD, FAAN. Join the conversation as they discuss the longitudinal CLIMB study, pediat...

Low Levels of Fatty Acid in MS Patients May Affect Their Immune System & Choosing What’s Best

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how low levels of fatty acid may affect the immune system of patients with MS. Mu...

New Study Will Assess Tysabri Effects on MS Cognitive Fatigue & Quieting Myself While Living with MS

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses a new study assessing the effects of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue. Multiple Scleros...

Brain Changes in Relapsing MS Found to Follow Pattern & The First COVID-19 Shot Is Finally in My Arm

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how brain changes in Relapsing MS has been found to follow a pattern. Multiple Scl...

Silo Pharma, University to Explore Ways of Making MS Therapies More Effective

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how Silo Pharma is set to explore ways of making MS therapies more effective. Mult...

Sexual Dysfunction Common in Men with MS, Review Finds & The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how sexual dysfunction is common in men with MS. Also, Multiple Sclerosis News Tod...

Public-private Partnership Will Assess Therapy Potential, Effects of CBD

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a public-private partnership to assess the therapy potential and effects of CBD. M...

Helius Provides More Information to FDA About PoNS Device & How to Overcome Blue Feelings in 5 Steps

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses Helius and their delivery of information to the FDA about the PoNS device. Multipl...

BioNTech Vaccine Treats MS in Mice Without Dampening Immune System

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a BioNTech vaccine that treats MS in mice without dampening the immune system. Jes...

Study: Past Long-term DMT Use Tapers Risk of Current MS Progression

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how past long term DMT use tapers risk of current MS progression. Multiple Scleros...

Target Tissues of Immune Attacks Too Often Ignored in Research, Study Says

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist Jenn Powell, discusses how target tissue of immune attacks is too often ignored in research. Multiple Scle...

Obesity, High BMI Linked to Greater MS Risk, Autoimmune Activity

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how obesity and a higher BMI are linked to a greater risk of developing MS and har...

Less Sunlight Means More Risk of Relapse, Disability & Car Repairs Aren’t Easy When You Have MS

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how less sunlight may mean that those with MS are at risk for more relapses. Multi...

Interview With Jon Strum, Host of RealTalkMS

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of "The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast with Jenn Powell", Jenn talks with Jon Strum, host of the podcast, RealTalkMS. Jon shares his ...

Sobek Prize Given Physician-scientist for Work in Progressive MS

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the recipient of the 2020 Sobek prize given to a leading physician-scientist for w...

Mentally Overestimating Motor Tasks May Cause Cognitive Fatigue in MS & Disclosing Your Diagnosis

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how mentally overestimating motor tasks may cause fatigue in those with MS. Plus, ...

MS Risk May Be Higher for Children of Diabetic Mothers, Study Suggests

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children of diabetic mothers may be at increased risk of developing MS. Plus, ...

Primary Headaches Prevalent in MS, Research Reveals & Things People Say When They Know About Your MS

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how primary headaches are more prevalent in patients with MS. Plus, Multiple Scler...

FDA Approves Shorter Infusion Time for MS Therapy Ocrevus & How Lucy the Dog Changed My Life

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses the FDA approval of a shorter infusion time for the MS therapy Ocrevus. Plus, Mult...

Study Seeks to Better Understand How MS Affects Memory & Can Amazon Lower Healthcare Costs?

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study which seeks to better understand how MS affects memory. Multiple Sclerosis...

Children With MS Recover Better From Relapses Than Adults & Types of Fatigue and How They Affect Us

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how children with MS recover better from relapses than adults. Plus, Multiple Scl...

Stem Cell Transplant Reduces Relapses and Disability in RRMS & Finding Support Online

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how stem cell transplant reduces relapses and disability in RRMS. Plus, Multiple S...

MS Has Greater Impact on Women’s Physical Activity, Study Shows

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study in which MS has a greater impact on women’s physical activity. Multiple ...

Adolescents With MS Have Lower Levels of Physical Fitness, Study Reports

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how adolescents with MS tend to have lower levels of physical fitness. Plus, Multi...

MS-Specific Cognitive Rehabilitation Tool Shows Promise in Study & Managing Feelings of Uncertainty

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a pilot study in which an MS-specific cognitive rehabilitation tool shows promise....

Review Study Examines Factors That Affect MS Patients’ Quality of Life & Headaches Prevalent in MS

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a review study which examines factors that affect MS patients’ quality of life. ...

Chronic Lesion Expansion in RRMS Contributes to Disease Progression & Surviving the End of the Year

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how chronic lesion expansion in RRMS contributes to disease progression, according...

Virtual Reality-based Rehabilitation May Improve Upper Limb Function in MS Patients & Brain Fog

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how virtual-reality based rehabilitation may improve upper limb function in MS pat...

MS Patients at Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer, But Not Breast, Colorectal Cancer

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a Canadian study which found that MS patients are at higher risk for bladder cance...

$100M Program Aims to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials & What No One Tells You After a Diagnosis

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a new $100M program aimed to improve diversity in clinical trials. Plus, Multiple ...

Tablet-based Video Game Could Help Measure Cognitive Impairment in MS, Study Shows

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how tablet-based video games could help measure cognitive impairment in those with...

Smartphone Typing Patterns May Be Tool for Monitoring MS Progression, Study Finds

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how smartphone typing patterns may be a tool for monitoring MS progression. Plus, ...

MS Patients With Depression Symptoms Have More Difficulty Multitasking & Reasons You Get Bloated

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a recent study which found MS patients with depression symptoms to have more diffi...

Software Platform May Allow for Automated MS Cognitive Testing & A Hack to Access Better Treatment

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how a new automated platform may help test cognitive function in those with MS. Pl...

Disease Progression Differs More Across MS Type Than Sex of Patients & No Magic Pill for MS Fatigue

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses how disease progression differs more across MS type than sex of patients, accordin...

New MS Trust Funding Will Help Improve Patient Support During Pandemic

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses MS Trust funding that will help improve patient support during the pandemic. Plus,...

Bone Marrow Transplant Most Useful for Younger Patients & Managing Expectations on Your Wedding Day

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses that, according to an MS Society expert, bone marrow transplants are most successf...

Neurofilament Light Levels at First MS Event Can Predict Long-term Brain Atrophy

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses neurofilament light levels at first MS event can predict long-term brain atrophy. ...

Non-invasive Imaging Technique Reveals Ibudilast’s Neuroprotective Effect & ‘You Look OK to Me’

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a non-invasive imaging technique which reveals ibudilast’s neuroprotective effec...

Israel Grants Owlytics $1.3M to Develop Wearable AI Device to Improve MS Care

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a grant given by Israel to Owlytics to develop a wearable AI device in hopes of im...

Study Flags Possible DMT Risk for MS Patients Over Age 45 & Travel During COVID-19: Yes or No?

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses findings suggesting possible DMT risk for MS patients over age 45. Plus, Multiple ...

Myelin Restored on Regenerated Optic Nerve Fibers of Mice & Feeling Like a Fraud Being Symptom Free

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis News Today’s columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a study in which myelin is restored on regenerated optic nerve fibers of mice. Plu...