MS: Busting the Myths
September 14, 2022 | Advocacy, Progressive, Treatments
Currently, only approximately 1900 of the over 4130 New Zealanders diagnosed with MS are able to access funded Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs). In particular, those with progressive forms of MS, Secondary (SPMS) and Primary Progressive MS (PPMS), have extremely limited […]
July 26, 2022 | Life with MS, Progressive, Research
Multiple Sclerosis NZ is currently in the process of providing information to Pharmac regarding the high unmet need of those with Secondary Progressive MS. A new treatment, Siponimod (Mayzent), is currently under review and due to be assessed by PTAC […]
November 3, 2021 | Education, Event, Life with MS, Progressive, Research
Fatigue is one of the most common, troubling symptoms experienced by people with progressive MS. For many people, it is the symptom that affects them most. Join MSIF to learn about the latest advances in treatment and research in fatigue […]
November 3, 2021 | Education, Event, Progressive, Uncategorised
The 37th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS (ECTRIMS) was held online recently. The scientific programme comprised well-known session formats such as Scientific Sessions, Hot Topics and Meet the Experts, as well as live discussions […]
June 29, 2021 | Education, Event, Life with MS, Progressive, Research, Treatments
Learn about the latest advances in progressive MS research and treatment during this 30-minute International Progressive MS Alliance webcast. An international panel of MS experts will answer questions submitted by people affected by MS from throughout the world. From symptom […]