Online Multiple Sclerosis PSYchological WELLbeing Programme (MS PSY-WELLP): Randomised Controlled Trial and interviews
Living with MS can be tough – not just physically, but emotionally too. An exciting new study called MS PSY WELL-P, is a peer-led online program designed to explore how a short course can boost psychological well-being for people with MS. The course is free, flexible, and built to support mental health in everyday life. […]
MS Get a Head Start – Online Research Study
MS Get a Head Start are looking for people living with multiple sclerosis to take part in a 6-week online exercise and education programme, as part of a research study with AUT. The good news is that you can complete the programme in the comfort of your own home, on days and times that suit […]
Study: CFS biomarkers at the time of diagnosis may aid in MS prognosis
Certain biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord — around the time of a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis may help predict the time to reaching certain disability milestones among people with a relapsing-remitting (RRMS) disease course, according to findings from a recent study. Such markers also were associated with short-term relapse […]
Could a Simple Blood Test Predict MS
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 onset. Approximately 10% of people with MS harboured antibodies that target a specific sequence contained […]
I Will Not Let MS Stand in the Way of My Dreams
We are proud to introduce you to Ashley, one of our 2024 Dorothy L Newman Scholarship recipients. With the support of this scholarship, Ashley will be studying towards a Bachelor of Arts (Education) at Massey University. Good luck Ashley, we can’t wait to see you shine. If you are interested in learning more about the […]
Doctors encouraged by early-stage trial of MS stem cell therapy
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 into patients’ brains was safe and potentially protective against further damage from the disease. The […]
What if your experience of living with MS helped thousands of people?
The survey, from PROMS, aims to understand the symptoms experienced by people living with MS and which ones have the greatest impact on their lives. It was developed in collaboration with an expert research team as well as people affected by MS, who played a crucial and active role in the process. After the survey, the anonymised and aggregated results will help […]
Multiple Sclerosis Online Course – New Dates for 2023
Due to popular demand, new course dates have been added for 2023. The next commencement date is 24th July 2023. If you have diagnosed MS and seek evidence-based information about MS & lifestyle, join this free & flexible 6-week online course dedicated to increasing knowledge & improving health/wellbeing of people living with MS around the […]
Life expectancy for people with MS significantly improved
Dr Ruth Leadbetter (NZBRI), Dr Deborah Mason (NZBRI) and co-authors have published a study on multiple sclerosis mortality in New Zealand in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. They studied the life expectancy and risk of dying in New Zealanders with MS compared to the general population. Their results show that people with MS […]
MSOC Study – now recruiting
Lifestyle factors are known to affect the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) has been developed to deliver a widely accessible and user-friendly educational tool regarding modification of lifestyle related risk factors for people with MS. The intervention consists of arms: 1. An MS Online intervention course based delivering evidence-based information regarding […]