On January 27, there was a teleconference that originated from Philadelphia. It was called "A New Era in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis." It was networked to 24 other cities where other experts in the treatment of MS could listen in. The medical panel was paid for by Biogen/IDEC and the main topic was Tysabri. I certainly didn't participate in this 1 1/2 hour conference but an associate of mine did.

The lead doc went ...

Biogen Idec Presentation at Piper Jaffray Investor Conference, January 26, 2005

Mark Kowalski, Piper Jaffray Senior Biotech analyst: … Speaking today for Biogen Idec is Gunther Winkler, Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives. Biogen is one of our top picks for 2005 based on our expectations for a strong Tysabri launch and quick adoption in the MS market. So, Gunther?
Gunther Winker: … Tysabri, the up and coming MS treatment, it has ...

Is this an IV drip? Can someone describe it?

Many thanks! :oops:

I am wondering if this is available in Canada as of yet? I know that it was approved in the states...

Does anyone know if Tysabri is covered by your medical insurance or your prescription coverage?

Hi, I had posted in the introduction but though you would all like to know that my neuro has started Tysabri and has had 2 doses. Both doses for him yeilded NO side effects. He used to be on Avonex but now he is just on TYSABRI. Here is the web-site for this very encouraging 3 minute video.

http://healingwell.healthology.com/heal ... /17356.htm

then click on "Physician heal thyself. A Doctor's ...

SG Cowen Physician conference call on the launch of Tysabri (Jan 14/2005)

SG Cowen remarks on Physician call

"Physicians Optimistic About Tysabri's Rollout

Conclusion: On Friday, we hosted a conference call with three multiple sclerosis physicians to discuss early trends associated with the uptake of Tysabri. Despite having no clinical trial experience with Tysabri, each physician was well versed in the drug's attributes, considers Tysabri to be
far superior to other MS therapies, and has ...

A MUST-SEE 3 minute video from Biogen and Elan, explaining exactly how Tysabri works graphically (a bit technical, but you know our community is not scared of science ;)

http://homepage.mac.com/vincentmacaluso ... ring7.html

Medicare Coverage Available for New MS Drug: Tysabri

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Tysabri, the new medication for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), is covered by Medicare. Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tysabri is used to treat patients with relapsing forms of MS to reduce the frequency of symptom flare-ups or exacerbations of the disease.

Tysabri was approved by the FDA in November of 2004. Once ordered by a physician, it is administered once a ...

For those interested, this is what the packaging for Tysabri looks like, (picture hosted by Elan):