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An overview of the MS Society of Tasmania: our mission, standards and policy documents. Read more ...

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Information Hotline

Information about MS, the MS Society of Tasmania and its services are available through our Information Hotline weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. 1800 676 721 (Freecall)

MS Society of Tasmania Annual Report 2006/07

A full review of the operations of the Society for the year ended 30 June, 2007 ... Read more

Ausimmune Study - Progress Report January 2007

MS occurence has increased over time in many locations, including parts of Australia. In Australia, incidence of MS and Type 1 Diabetes varies by latitude, which likely reflects environmental factors.

The Ausimmune Study aims to assess the incidence of MS in various locations around Australia and assess whether:

Increasing latitude coincides with increasing first demyelinating episode (FDE) in Australia during 2003 - 2006.
FDE occurrence is associated with environmental factors.
Lifestyle and environmental factors influence disease progression.

Click here to see the most recent progress report.

Multiple Sclerosis - a $2 billion disease in Australia

An Access Economics Report has revealed that Multiple Sclerosis costs Australia nearly $2 billion per annum (financial and disease burden), making the disease one of the countrys most costly, yet current community understanding and awareness, research funding and provision of services to people with the disease does not reflect this ... Read more

Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia

MS research Australia has been established with the aim to significantly increase the resources available for MS research and to accelerate progress towards knowledge of a cure and cause for MS... Read more

Menzies Research Institute

Information on Vitamin D levels for people with Multiple Sclerosis...

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