Posted in stem cell research, tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis, stem cell research on January 31, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Thanks to Stu from Stu’s Views and MS Related News for this comprehensive list:
Dose of Own Stem Cells Reverses Patients’ Multiple Sclerosis
Bloomberg – USA
30 (Bloomberg) — A dose of their own stem cells “reset” the malfunctioning immune system of patients with early-stage multiple sclerosis and, for the first …
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Posted in Life with M.S., stem cell research, tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis, Stem cell on January 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Stem cells transplanted into early-phase multiple sclerosis patients stabilised, and in some cases reversed, the debilitating neurological disorder, according to a study published Friday. Access the full story by clicking this link!
Posted in Tysabri Travels, tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis, Tysabri on January 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
HEAR PERSONAL STORIES
FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH MS
If you are looking to learn more about MS therapies, the TYSABRI Teleconference Series may help you make a more informed decision.
Teleconferences are held every month.Dial in to hear a panel of TYSABRI patients share their personal experience. Ask them questions directly, or just listen to the discussion — [...]
Posted in Life with M.S., tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis on January 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If you have multiple sclerosis, you’re in good company! There are many well-known and well-respected people who have been diagnosed with the disease. Can you recognize who does and does not have multiple sclerosis? Take this Multiple Sclerosis Central quiz to find out!
Posted in Life with M.S. on January 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
PITTSBURGH GIRLS
A Pittsburgh girl knows just as much
about football as her guy friend
in some cases, even more.
She drinks beer because it tastes good
but knows when to be classy and drink
something more sophisticated.
She owns a Steeler jersey not just
because it’s cute but because she
supports her team and understands the game.
She loves Kennywood and isn’t afraid to
order [...]
Posted in Other Inspirations, tagged M.S., Multiple Sclerois on January 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I’m finally passed the point of bawling while watching any commercial that contains a puppy in the frame. It’s getting easier since the first days after we said goodbye to Master Oboe and survived our series of “firsts”. I still come home some evenings and swear that I hear him barking inside of the house. [...]
Posted in Activism, tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis on January 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Our new President has challenged Americans to serve their country; he has challenged us to publicly pledge how we will serve the nation. I’m doing that very thing today.
I believe in the idea of the self-fulfilling prophecy. If my mantra about living a life with an incurable disease is one filled with negativity, I [...]
Posted in Life with M.S. on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It was easy to take a day (or at least a night) off from M.S. to focus on another M.S. – those Mighty Steelers.
Here we go,
Here we go,
Here we go,
Steelers,
Here we go,
Pittsburgh’s goin’ to the Super Bowl
Here we go
Cheer the Steelers,
Black and the gold,
It’s time for Pittsburgh’s heart and soul,
Steeler Nation’s got the best [...]
Posted in Life with M.S., Tysabri Travels, tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis, Tysabri on January 16, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Perhaps you’ve heard of it: Survivor Guilt. Thanks to Wikipedia for this definition: Survivor guilt, also known as survivor syndrome, is a mental condition that occurs when a person perceives himself or herself to have done wrong by surviving a traumatic event. It may be found among survivors of combat and natural disaster, and in [...]
