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CAMPAIGN: Managing MS (2024)
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Living Well with MS: Selma Blair Shares her Story
Known for her vivacious spirit and scene-stealing roles in films like “Cruel Intentions” and “Legally Blonde, ” actress Selma Blair has captivated audiences for years. But in 2018, she revealed a different side of her life, sharing her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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MS Awareness Month: Navigating MS Together
Hearing the words – you have MS – can be a life-changing experience, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. For Richard Fabregui, navigating his MS journey has been overwhelming at times, but made possible through his support network of friends, family and the MS community. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease...
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Biomarkers at the forefront of innovation
Novartis Canada and Innodem Neurosciences are pushing the boundaries of innovation to reimagine care in multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease of the central nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Estimates are that over 90,000 people in Canada-or 1 in 400-are living with the disease, and...
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How One Company Is Rewiring the Brain
For thousands of Canadians suffering the effects of a mild or moderate brain injury — particularly issues with balance and gait — an innovative device and treatment program are providing benefits. Developed by Helius Medical Technologies, the PoNS™ device, short for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator, delivers mild stimulation to the surface of the tongue, which is...
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Q&A with Anne H. Cross, President of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres
For more information on Multiple Sclerosis care, latest research, treatment, and resources, please visit the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) website at mscare.org, including information on the accredited CMSC Annual Meeting for healthcare professionals and the More About MS patient forum.