MS damage washed away by stream of young blood
New Scientist
A FOUNTAIN of youthful cells reverses the damage found in diseases like multiple sclerosis, a study in mice reveals. Nerve cells lose their electrically insulating myelin sheath as MS develops. New myelin-generating cells can be produced from stem ...
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Gilbert man with multiple sclerosis to tackle marathon
Arizona Republic
Wheelchair-bound Kevan Brininger of Gilbert suffers from multiple sclerosis at age 38, but he's not letting the debilitating disease stop him from participating with his 18-year-old son Derrick in the PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 ...
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Brad Wall announces Sask. MS patients can now apply to take part in US ...
StarPhoenix
By ANGELA HALL, Leader-Post January 13, 2012 Premier Brad Wall speaks at the announcement on upcoming MS research on January 12, 2012 in Regina, SK. REGINA — Saskatchewan residents with multiple sclerosis can now apply to participate in a US-based ...
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MS sufferers get boost from United Way
Hamilton Spectator
Franca and Alessia Franca Zolaturiuk was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003. Shown with her daughter Alessia, 5, Zolaturiuk is legally blind. She said it was the hardest part of her MS: not being able to see the face of her baby. ...
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Working Twice as Hard
New York Times
The diagnosis was multiple sclerosis. She spent almost a year in the hospital, relearning to walk and to write, but her anger and depression over the years left her unable to concentrate on schoolwork. She repeated classes, and eventually dropped out ...
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Woman dies and husband is left seriously hurt in horror crash
Portadown Today
Mrs Forde's 45-year-old husband, Christopher, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was seriously injured in the crash and taken to Craigavon Area Hospital. The couple's two oldest children, sons Jeffrey (21) and 15-year-old Aaron, have been maintaining ...
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A precious Gift from God (Part 1)
Manila Bulletin
If interested, please send your letter-request to Ms. Nelly Favis Villafuerte, 5233 Fahrenheit St., Palanan, Makati City. Kindly mention if it is the Tagalog, English, Cebuano, or Ilocano Bible that is preferred.
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Sammy shares talents with local MS patient
Stow Sentry
Sammy, a 3-year-old golden retriever, was donated to Isaac by Assistance Dogs of America Inc. to aid him in dealing with MS. In the picture, Kailah, Ben, Kevin, Noah, Logan and Dylan pet Sammy while they talk about what they got for Christmas. by ...
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Walk MS: Georgia 2012 dates set
Coastal Courier
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Georgia Chapter recently announced dates for Walk MS: Georgia 2012. The event is slated for Saturday, March 31, at Daffin Park in Savannah. Walk MS is a 5K fundraiser that benefits the National MS Society-Georgia ...
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Illness-Related Depression in Parents May Disrupt Family Functioning
GoodTherapy.org (blog)
Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological disorder, have statistically high rates of depression, upwards of 59%. Because the illness often first manifests in early adulthood, the debilitating effects can impair child-rearing ...
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Patricia L. Schoenewald
phillyBurbs.com
Patty fought a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was 51. She was born in Mount Holly and attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Patty was the daughter of the late Ralph Doron Sr.; sister-in-law of the late Larry Lewis; ...
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