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George Jelinek

Medical Professor, medical journal editor, book author

posted 10/29/2009, comments (6)

People with MS can reasonably hope to stay well with attention to lifestyle

I have been analyzing and summarizing the medical literature on MS for 10 years now. The evidence is surprizingly congruent: it is reasonable for people with MS to hope for a long and happy life, and even potentially to recover from the illness. There is now an enormous and persuasive literature that shows that attention to diet, sun exposure,... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (7)

Tysabri in the News with 24th Case of PML

Tysabri has been in the news again this week. Last Friday the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) announced that they would review the benefits and risks for Tysabri. The Committee started a review of the benefits and risks of Tysabri, in view of reports of 23 cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) worldwide since... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/28/2009, comment (1)

Inspirational

As some of you have read in my past posts, I participate in the Bike MS here in DC which is a 100 mile 2-day ride in the foothills of the Shenandoahs. (O.K. so I haven't actually ridden 100 miles since 2000, but I usually eek out about 25 - 30 without training so I think that is pretty good) My husband just forwarded me this link I... Read more Chevron

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Vicki

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posted 10/28/2009, comment (1)

Mobility Aids and MS: Power Wheelchairs

You need a wheelchair, but much more than a manual chair. What are the options? Last week I covered scooters. Today I will talk about the power of power chairs.Do your online research, talk with your physical or occupational therapist and visit a store representative. They may all have suggestions and recommendation, but only you know what you... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 10/26/2009, comments (19)

MS Central Question of the Week

Welcome to the final week of October!! The one in which young ghouls and goblins plan their festive activities, while the rest of us try not to eat all of the candy before the parade of Tricks and Treats come along. (or maybe that's just me, ) In honor of Halloween, I'd like to know..... What would be your... Read more Chevron

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