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Summary paper on bone marrow stem cells

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Summary of presentation on neural stem cells.

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FTY720 trial results

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Trial of a drug for SP


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Thinking that I had been a bit remiss over the last few weeks, I did a bit of catching up this morning, while waiting for some paint to dry, and I found this on the front page:

http://www.thisisms.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=243&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

Recent interest in antibiotics as a potential treatment for MS have brought this class of therapeutics into our sphere of interest. A new study shows that acne sufferers, a group that often uses long-term antibiotics of the ...

Some info on the effectiveness of Sativex (I think it's only available in Canada at the moment).

Sativex®, a Cannabis-Based Medicine, Significantly Reduces Central Neuropathic Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis

27/09/2005

London, United Kingdom, 27th September 2005: The cannabis based medicine, Sativex®, is effective in reducing central neuropathic pain and sleep disturbance in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a UK study published today in the medical journal, Neurology1.
This randomised, controlled trial demonstrates ...

The doctors want me to consider taking part in this study and I would like to hear from anyone who is part of this, or any info that may be out there.

Dear all, diagnosed in April 2005. Stopped crying in June 2005, and have been on the SWANK + no wheat diet since April. Was already a vegetarian. I have seen 2 neurologists, 1 said go on rebif - the other said you're too well for medication, come back in 1 year. I am hoping to stay off treatment until I have an o/s holiday next year - don't know if this will be possible? Is ...