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Source Biopharmadive.com: With positive results from a mid-stage study in hand, Sanofi is pushing an experimental multiple sclerosis drug into an extensive late-stage research program comprised of four studies scheduled to begin in the middle of this year. More details from the Phase 2b study will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting, according to Sanofi…. Read more »
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Genetic variations that increase body mass index (BMI) in childhood are associated with a higher risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) regardless of a person’s vitamin D levels, a study found. The study, “BMI and low vitamin D are causal factors for multiple sclerosis,” was published in the journal Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. An individual’s risk of developing… Read more »
100 club winners for January1st – Gloria, 2nd – Chris Webb, 3rd – Sarah ChappellSharing a prize fund of: £77.50.We have had a number of people drop out of the 100 club recently. It would be great if you could support it. It is only £5 a month. For more information speak to Reception or Sue.You… Read more »
From 1st March, Natalie, Chiropractor will be coming in fortnightly. This means one Thursday we will have Chiropractor and the following Acupuncture. So from March:- Thursday 5th March acupuncture Thursday 12th March chiropractor Thursday 19th March acupuncture Thursday 26th March chiropractor
H&S. Mike our H&S volunteer has had to step down from this role which he has been doing for the last 8 years. The role involves all health and safety within the centre, keeping up to date on H&S regulations. Mike is happy to do a hand-over and to be available with questions. The role… Read more »
Dear Readers, We hope you have had a good January! A few bits of news for you, some from us and some from our partners. We have just updated our class timetable. Here is the link LINK TO CLASS TIMETABLE Additions and Changes to some of our Strength & Balance classes CherwellWindmill Community Centre, Hempton Road,… Read more »
Do NOT watch or download (on the Info point computer): Live TV programmes BBC Programmes on iplayer We DO NOT have a tv license at the Centre
The accounts for last year show that the Centre made a loss of approximately £10,000 in 2019. Whilst we have reserves that will cover us for the medium term, this is not a situation that is sustainable in the long term. There are several ways that all members could help:1. Suggested donations for treatments. These… Read more »
Source National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston and collaborators report on a study that examined blood (serum) samples from 60 military personnel who went on to develop multiple sclerosis years later. Compared to samples from a control group, those who eventually developed MS showed higher than… Read more »
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Recovering well after a first relapse and starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) immediately afterwards considerably increases the likelihood of slowing progression in multiple sclerosis (MS), a study suggests. Its findings support relapse recovery as a critical factor for DMT initiation, and one that should be assessed routinely in MS clinical trials, researchers said. The… Read more »