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MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Study Comparing Exercise Programs to Improve DepressionFeb 08, 2012
MS Trial Alert: Pain Study Recruiting People with MS NationwideFeb 07, 2012
Research Teams Report on 18 Months of Progress from MS Societies’ Initial Studies on CCSVI and MSJan 27, 2012
FDA Updates Tysabri Label to Include Lab Test that Helps Identify Person’s Risk of Developing PMLJan 23, 2012
European Medicines Agency Commences Safety Review of Gilenya Jan 20, 2012
National MS Society Convenes Summit to Explore Vitamin D Trials to Prevent MSJan 17, 2012
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Studies Comparing Ocrelizumab to Rebif® in People with Relapsing MSJan 17, 2012
Sam’s Club Fundraiser to Benefit SocietyJan 17, 2012
Study Offers Insight on How Epstein-Barr Virus May Play a Role in MSJan 09, 2012
Study Shows Potential of Lab Test to Detect Virus Which Causes PML in People with MS – ongoing study may help identify risk for PML in people treated with natalizumabDec 22, 2011
Results from Trial Comparing Teriflunomide and Rebif in Relapsing MS Do Not Meet Primary GoalDec 20, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Study of Ocrelizumab in Primary-Progressive MSDec 19, 2011
Fast Forward and Lineagen to Collaborate to Develop Gene and Biomarker-Based Clinical Assays for Multiple SclerosisDec 16, 2011
Possible Safety Issue Being Investigated with Novartis Pill GilenyaDec 12, 2011
Researchers confirm link between MS and a gene linked to vitamin DDec 09, 2011
Great Strides Moved MS Research Forward in 2011 Dec 07, 2011
Novel Study of Underlying Disease Processes in Early MS by MS Lesion Project Team, Co-funded by Society’s Promise:2010 InitiativeDec 07, 2011
Update: Canadian Government Seeks Proposals for Clinical Trial to Treat CCSVI – Society’s funded CCSVI researchers are among those advising the agency on protocol strategiesDec 01, 2011
Tovaxin® (T cell vaccination) granted fast-track designation by FDANov 29, 2011
Researchers Recruiting African Americans with MS and Family Members Across the U.S. for Genetics Studies – Key to finding cause of MS and better treatmentsNov 28, 2011
Positive Results Announced from Second Phase III Study of Alemtuzumab in MSNov 15, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis Emerging Therapies Collaborative - UPDATENov 14, 2011
National MS Society Launches $16 Million in New Research to Stop MS, Restore Function and End MS Forever -- 32 new grants part of the $45.2 million 2012 investment in cutting-edge researchNov 11, 2011
Global MS Research Efforts Shared at ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS MeetingNov 10, 2011
Raleigh America and Bike MS Team UpNov 09, 2011
Phase II results published of clinical trial of ocrelizumab in relapsing MSOct 31, 2011
Positive results announced from a second Phase III Trial of oral BG-12 in relapsing MSOct 26, 2011
Fast Forward and Athersys Enter Collaboration to Support Development of MultiStem to Treat Multiple SclerosisOct 24, 2011
Survey Finds Majority of People with Multiple Sclerosis Report Difficulty Walking or Maintaining BalanceOct 20, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Recruiting for a Nationwide Study of an Investigational New Treatment for SpasticityOct 17, 2011
Researchers Recruiting 5,000 First-Degree Relatives of People with MS for Genetic/Environmental Research StudyOct 17, 2011
Results of successful phase III trial of oral teriflunomide for relapsing MS – reduced relapses, MRI disease activity, and higher dose reduced disability progressionOct 05, 2011
National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Millarworld Join Together to Enhance Awareness for MS Through Comic-book and Movie Character SuperiorOct 05, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Study Comparing Telephone-Delivered Self-Management Programs to Improve MS SymptomsSep 21, 2011
What Triggers MS in Kids? Pediatric Network and Other Sites Recruiting for Study of Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors Sep 09, 2011
Dr. Kenneth P. Johnson, One of the World’s Leading Innovators in MS Research and Treatment Has DiedSep 08, 2011
Golden Corral Aims to Raise $100,000 in September for ScholarshipsSep 01, 2011
FDA Approves Botox® for Treating Urinary Incontinence in MS and other Neurologic ConditionsAug 30, 2011
Update: Ohio Stem Cell Study Recruiting People with MS -- Study supported by the CDMRP, thanks in large part to MS activists who helped secure fundingAug 23, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Recruiting for Study of Tysabri in Secondary-Progressive MSAug 23, 2011
Information from Medtronic about possible battery issues in Synchromed® drug pumpsAug 15, 2011
Global Consortium Doubles the Number of MS Risk Genes IdentifiedAug 10, 2011
Positive Results Announced from Phase 2 Trial of DaclizumabAug 10, 2011
Special Announcement: National MS Society Names New President and CEOAug 09, 2011
Study of Laquinimod Does Not Meet Primary Endpoint: Initial Results Announced in Press ReleaseAug 02, 2011
Progress in Managing MS Symptoms and Other Results Reported at CMSC Annual MeetingJul 27, 2011
New Study on Cost Effectiveness of MS TherapiesJul 20, 2011
FDA issues warning about medications containing oxybutyninJul 15, 2011
Research Teams Report First Year’s Progress From MS Societies’ Initial Studies on CCSVI and MSJul 14, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Investigators Studying ELND002, Subcutaneous Drug in 125 People with Relapsing MSJul 13, 2011
Positive Results Announced from First Phase III Study of Alemtuzumab in MSJul 12, 2011
Study: Bone Health is a Concern in Early MSJul 12, 2011
Meeting the Needs of People with Primary Progressive MS, Their Families, and the Health Care CommunityJul 08, 2011
Researchers Funded by Promise:2010 Find Possible Regulator of Myelin RepairJun 30, 2011
Study Suggests Most Women with MS Have Normal Pregnancies, Deliveries and Birth OutcomesJun 30, 2011
Fast Forward and EMD Serono Provide funding of Over $1 Million to Accelerate Early Stage Research in MSJun 30, 2011
Vaccinations in MS - UPDATEDJun 27, 2011
Company Decides Not to Seek Approval of Cladribine for MSJun 22, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Drug Study at NIH Recruiting People with Secondary-Progressive MSJun 16, 2011
Neurologists Begin to Build Consensus on Managing Pediatric MS and Similar DisordersJun 16, 2011
Study of Large Population in Taiwan Finds Increased Risk of Developing MS following an Attack of Herpes ZosterJun 16, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Clinical Trial of Sex Hormone Estriol Recruiting Women with MS to Participate - UpdatedJun 10, 2011
Details About 130 Clinical Trials in MS Now Available Jun 07, 2011
Researchers Pinpoint Novel Gene-Environment Interaction in Cells from People with MSJun 02, 2011
Study: No Link Found Between Stress and Development of Multiple SclerosisMay 31, 2011
People With MS Caught in Medicare “Donut Hole” Finding Critical Relief Under Affordable Care Act in Their Costs For Prescription MedicationsMay 27, 2011
MS = How Do you Put A Face on a Disease that Affects Each Person Differently? - Find Out on World MS Day, May 25 - More Than 62 Countries Around the Globe Raising AwarenessMay 25, 2011
New Study Shows Low Vitamin D Levels in African Americans with MSMay 25, 2011
MS Research Progress Takes Center Stage at American Academy of Neurology’s Annual MeetingMay 05, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Study of Oral Teriflunomide (HMR1726) Added on to Interferon Beta Recruiting People with Relapsing Forms of MS WorldwideMay 03, 2011
New Mouse Studies May Provide New Therapeutic Targets to Stop MS -- Much research needed to translate to human MSApr 26, 2011
Positive Results Announced from Phase 3 Study of Oral BG-12Apr 14, 2011
Noted Mayo Clinic Neurologist and Researcher Dr. Brian Weinshenker Wins 2011 John Dystel Prize for MS ResearchApr 12, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Investigators in Oregon Recruiting People with Relapsing MS for Study of Effects of Low-fat Diet on MS Disease Activity; Travel Costs Covered Apr 08, 2011
$17.5 Million in New Research Projects Launched to Stop MS, Restore Function and End it ForeverApr 01, 2011
Society Awards 2010 Representatives and Senator of the Year and Congressional Staffer of the Year Mar 24, 2011
Small, Uncontrolled Study Looks at Long-Term Effects of Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation for MSMar 24, 2011
Canbex Therapeutics Receives £1.75 million (USD 2.8 million) from the Wellcome Trust for Translational Research to Develop Treatment for Debilitating Muscle Spasms Associated with MSMar 23, 2011
Noted MS Researcher Dr. Lawrence Steinman of Stanford University Wins the MSIF’s Charcot PrizeMar 22, 2011
MS Trial Alert: Sites in 18 States Recruiting for a Trial of Abatacept for People with Relapsing- Remitting MS Mar 18, 2011
Early Clinical Trial Results and Observational Study Support Further Research of “Probiotic” Parasitic Worm Treatment Approach in MSMar 18, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: 'MS =' How Do You Put a Face on a Disease that Affects Each Person Differently?Mar 14, 2011
International Panel Revises “McDonald Criteria” for Diagnosing MSMar 09, 2011
FDA Sends Letter Stating that the Application to Market Oral Cladribine for MS is Not Ready for Approval -- Outlines Need for Additional DataMar 02, 2011

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