“As a new feature I will be posting a daily MS Google News Alert.”
“Please let me know if this is a helpful addition to the other postings on the blog? Thanks.”
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Biogen Idec Researchers Identify Novel Approach for Promoting Remyelination …
MarketWatch (press release) Biogen Idec /quotes/zigman/91573/quotes/nls/biib BIIB +1.48% , a leader in the research and development of treatments for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced results from a study that suggest that inhibiting death receptor-6 (DR6) … See all stories on this topic » |
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Winchester Native Walks to Raise Money for Multiple Sclerosis
Patch.com The injuries and the impact on Homsey’s life was similar, to a degree, to those that suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. Once he began to recover his functionality, Homsey became to learn more about the disease. That’s when Homsey decided to take advantage … See all stories on this topic » |
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Advocates want approval, not trials
The Beacon Herald By MIKE BEITZ STAFF REPORTER The federal government’s decision to fund clinical trials of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis has been met with guarded optimism and a few reservations from local advocates of the procedure. … See all stories on this topic » |
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CCSVI trials great news for local MS group
Alberta Daily Herald Tribune By AARON HINKS Herald-Tribune staff After reviewing new scientific information this month, the federal government has agreed to fund clinical trials of the CCSVI treatment for multiple sclerosis. The treatment, which was pioneered by Italian doctor, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Options Play on Biogen: Achieve a Better Return With Less Risk
Seeking Alpha Biogen produces therapeutics for neurology, immunology, hemophilia, and oncology, and 75% of its sales stem from 2 main products: Avonex and Tysabri, which are treatments for multiple sclerosis. The vast majority of the remainder of revenue comes from … See all stories on this topic » |
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Health notes for July 4
Richmond Times Dispatch Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 10:15 to 11:15 am second Monday of each month, Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Ave. Details: Kathryn, (804) 591-3039. Breath Matters, a support group for people in the greater Richmond area with lung diseases, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Good turns: Neighbors say thanks for a job well done
Appleton Post Crescent On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, our deepest thanks to the Fox Cities community for your tremendous support of our Walk MS 2011 event. Through your dedication and commitment, along with that of our sponsors, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Biking for a cause in Manitoba
Examiner.com The RONA MS Bike Tours raise money each year for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. A total of 22 one-day and two-day events take place across Canada between June and September. In 2010, two Manitoba rides raised more than $700000 that went … See all stories on this topic » |
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Multiple Sclerosis Study Shows Promise In Improving Patients …
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man helped bring a clinical study to Omaha after finding a successful treatment for MS. Friday, July 1, 2011. www.ketv.com/station/28396040/detail.html |
God bless the people at Biogen-Idec. So there are so few people working in MS that seem to give a hoot, but these guys actually want to help. The new anti receptor-6 (DR6) treatment sounds grand, though I hate the timelines involved.
I find it more useful when you do the 'sifting' and interpretation and post fewer items, but with your comments. Sorry to be a bit of a stick in the mud and not move with the times…
Totally agree with the above comment. This new blog idea needs refining.
Message received. This was an additional feature and a one off trial. I will continue to do the sifting; I assume everyone knows how do use Google Alerts and can set-up a daily alert for themselves? If not let me know.
No, I don't know tho' I'm sure I could figure it out. However, it would save time and effort if you 'blogged' some instructions… 🙂
I already have such an alert. It returns a lot of useful information and also a lot of not-so-useful news about fund-raisers, MS walks, obituaries, … To the previous Anonymous: 1. Go to Google News news.google.com2. search for "Multiple Sclerosis"3. Go to the bottom of the result page and click on "Create an email alert for multiple sclerosis"