Steve Lewis, Toni Radulovic, Jodie Tolmie winning a share of £85!! If you are not in the 100 club why not join, only £5 a month. Speak to Sue or Gloria for details.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Low-dose Naltrexone Changes Levels of Inflammatory Proteins in MS, Study Shows
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Inhibition of the neuroactive opioid growth factor (OGF) alters the blood levels of important pro- and anti-inflammatory proteins in mice with multiple sclerosis (MS)-like disease. The recognition of this regulatory response may represent a new way to monitor disease progression and treatment response in MS. These findings were reported in a study published… Read more »
Strength & Balance classes (falls prevention)
Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road, OX15 4BN – this class got off to a great start, and everyone enjoyed a cup of tea, coffee, biscuit and a chat afterwards! Chipping Norton Town hall – Fridays 9.30 – 10.30 am (started 9th February) Jericho Community Centre – Friday 10.30 – 11.30am Marston Scout Hut, (corner of William Street) Centre –Thursdays… Read more »
Computer help needed
Are any members good with computers, know how to set up cloud to back up files, etc? Please contact Sue.
Power of Attorney
This is interesting. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/family/2018/02/100000s-owed-refund-of-power-of-attorney-fees 100,000s owed refund of Power of Attorney registration fees www.moneysavingexpert.com If you registered a Power of Attorney between April 2013 and March 2017, you may be due a partial refund
Fightback
Fightback Artice One of our members said “I don’t think I would have got enhanced on both for PIP without their help – it really was invaluable”. There are two VIP memberships that you can pay monthly for at £4.99 or £11.99. Our member paid £11.99 and did it for 3 months.
Men hold secret to protect women from multiple sclerosis
Source EurekAlert: Guardian molecule induced by testosterone reverses harmful immune response, eliminates disease symptoms in female mice. Discovery in males leads to new target for MS therapy for womenWomen have three-to-four times the incidence of MS than menTestosterone-induced molecule appears to explain why men are protected’This is why it’s vital to study sex differences in… Read more »
PIPs: What next for benefit claimants?
Source BBC: BMSTC Member Sue Doughty is mentioned in the article – “Sue Doughty lives in Twyford, Berkshire. She has multiple sclerosis. She faced homelessness and had to rely on help from her daughter. Following a year spent in appeal, the Court of Tribunal awarded Sue PIP ongoing for life.” “Every person receiving Personal… Read more »
NICE proposes rejecting five drugs for relapsing MS – MS Trust responds
Source MS Trust: NICE has recommended Extavia, but rejected Copaxone, Avonex, Betaferon, Plegridy and Rebif in its preliminary appraisal of MS drugs. The MS Trust has responded to NICE’s consultation in the strongest possible terms. On 20 December 2017 NICE published(link is external) its preliminary decision on the use of Copaxone and the five beta interferon drugs (Avonex, Betaferon, Extavia, Plegridy and Rebif) by… Read more »
100 winners for January
1st prize Sue Doran 2nd prize Richard Twine 3rd prize Beryl Slater
