It's one thing to cope with a new rare disease diagnosis. It's another entirely to cope with that diagnosis and then four years later learn that diagnosis is incorrect and…
What Are The Differences and Similarities Between MS and ALS? There are some similarities between the two. For example, both diseases are neurodegenerative. This means that both diseases damage…
The FDA has just announced that they've approved Mayzent for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a neurological autoimmune disease. It causes a wide…
Shifting Contracts Over the years the United States healthcare system has shifted more toward reimbursement models that are outcome-based instead of service-based. In essence, this means that instead of paying…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was long believed to be an illness that could only affect adults. In fact, the pediatric form of this disease was not discovered until just over 10…
The MS Awareness Month Kickoff This kickoff event for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is intended to foster education and community for MS patients, their families, and caregivers. Hear powerful testimony…
For years the accepted estimate of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients living in the United States was 400,000. A recent study, funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has confirmed that number is…
Last year, Patient Worthy featured actress Selma Blair after she announced her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. While no one is immune to the stresses and challenges of a medical diagnosis (Hollywood…
"I feel powerless to help them. There needs to be a change. And change ought to begin in the form of a policy shift." These are Jay Avasarala's words in…
Purdue University just reported that researchers have identified a biomarker (a measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of disease or infection) that could be an early sign…
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) refers to a group of neurodegenerative disorders. Ataxias are a component of the nervous system which control movement. SCA occurs when the ataxias in the brain or spinal…
According to a story from Dallas News, Shereese Hickson is a 39-year-old single mother. She has multiple sclerosis, and it seemed like her symptoms were starting to flare up again.…
Whose ready for some Monday motivation to get your week started? Readers of the Wall Street Journal might be familiar with their "What's Your Workout?" series, profiling someone's fitness and…
The Annual MS Holiday Gala The Roanoke Valley MS Support Group invites anyone whose life has been affected by multiple sclerosis, including caregivers, family and dear friends to join us…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, the US Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a new warning for the multiple sclerosis drug alemtuzumab (marketed as Lemtrada). This warning…
According to a story from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Dr. Robert Fox and Dr. Robert Bermel, both of the Cleveland Clinic, recently spoke about new treatment improvements that are needed…
You may know her from movies like Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy - but now Hollywood star Selma Blair has a new role she's tackling: multiple sclerosis advocate. Just…
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can effect every aspect of daily life. However, symptoms vary on a day to day basis and the lack of predictability makes the disease…
According to a story from Disability Today, Gary Campbell was just 30 years old, but his severe multiple sclerosis made him feel like someone who was three times older. His…
Human beings have long been fascinated with art. What stories does it tell, and what can we learn about ourselves from the things we create? Now, some doctors are investigating…
According to a story by The Health Pundit, one woman showed a bold new way to spread awareness for multiple sclerosis. Kate Langwine-Cooke filmed her experience of a seizure. The…
Patient Worthy exists because there's just not enough visibility for the nearly 30 million Americans who have been diagnosed with disorders that are rare or have limited treatment options. So…
A new study looks at the impact of a drug to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) on children of patients who take it during pregnancy, reports News Wise. Some MS patients take…
Multiple Sclerosis Summit MS Community Conference and Exposition This educational event will allow MS patients to learn the latest in MS research and hear from disease experts about the best…
According to a story from medicalxpress.com, a recent study from the University of Birmingham discovered that the progression of multiple sclerosis could be predicted by spinal fluid analysis. This could…
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