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 Submitted - 3-15-2007

I would like all to know, that I stumbled upon this website yesterday and know that it has information for many of us. I have been writing with a Gentleman who works for this site/company and he too has MS.
Plenty of good reading can be found here:
http://www.acceleratedcure.org/offerings/

I suggest that you each register and use whatever of their resources you find helpful.

 

 March 15, '07: Break Glass In Case Of PML

Submitted by ART -

One of my big complaints after attending the FDA advisory board public hearing on Tysabri was the total lack of discussion on what do you do if (when?) someone else gets PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) when on Tysabri.
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Cyndee Miller  (an e-list member)  thought you would be interested in this link to "Former surfer wants to spread the word on MS" on the Ventura County Star Web site:  

 

Disabled fight to change constitutional wording
The Record
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 3:26 AM PDT
TRENTON -- Colleen O'Dell-Multer has multiple sclerosis. She's also legally blind, needs a wheelchair, and has a speech impediment. But she doesn't back down to anyone and is helping lead a charge.

Support group helps families deal with illness
Sun Newspapers
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 6:05 AM PDT
Marianne Forgach says she does not consider herself an activist. But the Parma resident and 56-year-old mother has actively battled multiple sclerosis for nearly 30 years.

Care protester meets the PM   (Prime Minister in England) 
Wiltshire Times
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 5:38 AM PDT
THE husband of a multiple sclerosis sufferer, who won the support of the Prime Minister's wife in a battle to stop Wiltshire County Council cutting her care, was a guest of honour at 10 Downing Street yesterday.

Serving Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties Since 1858.
Daily Mining Gazette
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:00 AM PDT
The MS Society and the local MS group would like to thank Kevin Ericson of the Copper Country Mall and Developers Diversified Realty for their dedication to the fight against multiple sclerosis and for all of those who contributed to local folks with MS by purchasing a wrist band which is meant to spread the message of hope.


 I received the following from Michael Myette, who received it from someone on his listing

Hi Michael,

I hope this finds you in the best of Spirits.  I wanted to share with you that I have a Medical Plan that may be beneficial to anyone who cannot get coverage or does not have coverage
and it is really a good plan.  It is nationwide.  Can you send this out to help with Rx and medical for anyone who may
want to take advantage.

Here's the link & toll free#: 

1-888-USMEDPLAN

1-888-876-3375

Sincerely,

Cynthia
 


 

M S Learn Online
Presents
  

MS Treatment Options: 
  Current Treatments

March 2007


Greetings!

Please join us for the first webcast in a three-part series discussing treatment options in MS.

MS Treatment Options
 
Current Treatments
Dr. James Bowen

Our presenter is neurologist James D. Bowen, MD, Medical Director of the Evergreen HealthCare MS Center in Kirkland, Washington. Prior to joining the MS Center in June 2006, Dr. Bowen served as director of neurology services for the Western Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Center at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Bowen received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Eastern New Mexico University and his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residencies in internal medicine and neurology at the University of Washington. He is board certified in neurology, and has taught in the departments of both Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Bowen is involved in several organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology. He has served on the Clinical Advisory Committee of the Greater Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for many years, and has chaired the committee since 1999. He was inducted into the National MS Society 2005 Volunteer Hall of Fame in the Health Professional and Researchers category for his contributions as a volunteer.

This webcast will focus on:

  • Interferons: Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif
  • Copaxone
  • Tysabri
  • Novantrone

Click here to go to this webcast. If the webcast does not appear please type (or cut and paste) the following URL into your browser: http://skins.broadbandvideo.com/nmss/event.asp? showid=29353&clipid=29348

This webcast is pre-recorded and may be played at any time.

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Upcoming Webcasts
 
  • April 5: MS Treatment Options: Managing Your Decision
  • April 19 - MS Treatment Options: Making Your Treatment Work for You



Funding for this program was provided as an unrestricted educational grant from several National MS Society Chapters.