Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: A new large-scale genetic map implicates broad immune system dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a key role of brain immune cells called microglia, and indicates an MS-related gene variant located in the X chromosome. Altogether, the findings — the result of the largest reported study of MS to date — provide… Read more »
uSwitch – The Priority Services Register was recently broadened by Ofgem to help as many vulnerable energy customers as possible. Find out if it could help you with this guide from uSwitch. What is the Priority Services Register? The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free and voluntary system that your supplier uses to ensure the… Read more »
100 club winners September: No 4: Julia GowerNo 6: Sue DoranNo 27 John Day Please ask reception if you are interested in joining our 100 club, it’s just £5 a month.
Next collection is at Millets Farm on 14th September, there will also be a craft and gin fair on! If you have 1.5hrs spare to help us collect please see the sheet in reception or email Sue. Your help would be much appreciated.
Sad news. Ian (John) MacKay, our physiotherapy for many years, sadly passed away on Friday 23rd August. Ian started working at the centre in April 1976 and only retired a few years ago. His health deteriorated over the last year and after falling and breaking his hip a few month ago and getting an infection, he… Read more »
Natalie our chiropractor has been here nearly 6 months now. She is looking to extend her hours and is now available from 10am, every Thursday. Whilst chiropractic cannot halt or reverse MS, it can offer symptomatic relief of pain which comes from wheelchair use, trauma from falls and altered posture. Treatments can take place either… Read more »
Dr. Bill Code from Canada spoke at last year’s MS National Conference. He was diagnosed with MS 22 years ago and as an anesthesiologist, his response had been to extensively research all he could about ways in which to live with MS. Dr Code has has now produced a brilliantly researched book – Solving the Brain… Read more »
Source The London Economic: The groundbreaking feat was achieved by destroying a protein that stiffens the organ – much like muscles and joints. Brain ageing has been reversed for the first time, offering hope of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, say British scientists. The groundbreaking feat was achieved by destroying a protein that… Read more »
Source ITV: Nina, 46, is housed in an old people’s home. he’s just 46 years old. But Nina Thair has been housed in an old people’s home in Sussex. She has multiple sclerosis – and her local council says there is nowhere else suitable for her. Nina’s problem – the council’s problem – is that the… Read more »