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What is MS? New video launched to explain and demystify a disease impacting more and more Australians

The ‘What is MS?’ video attempts to demystify and explain a complex, and often at times, invisible disease that now impacts more than 33,000 Australians.
What contributes to the severity of MS?

What contributes to the severity of MS?

Australian researchers have investigated whether genetics and epigenetics contribute to the severity of MS.
Effect of smoking on disease activity in multiple sclerosis

Effect of smoking on disease activity in multiple sclerosis

Worse disease more likely for smokers, a new study finds.
What triggers the immune response against myelin in MS?

What triggers the immune response against myelin in MS?

Subtle changes in the myelin sheath can spark inflammation in the brain, a new Australian study has found.
Rohan Greenland The May 50K

From our CEO

CEO Rohan Greenland talks about the iconic annual fundraising event for MS research – The May 50K! He discusses his personal connections to MS that motivate him to take on the challenge and how each dollar raised supports our world-class MS researchers.
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Leave your limits behind with The May 50K

Back for its fifth year, The May 50K combines fitness...
Guitarist’s family organises ‘note’-worthy gift to MS Plus in wife’s memory

Guitarist’s family organises ‘note’-worthy gift to MS Plus in wife’s memory

Vic and Kathy met in 1986, and their love endured long past Kathy's death in 1998, at only 41, from complications arising from multiple sclerosis (MS).
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A reminder about PBS listing changes for REBIF and AVONEX

REBIF (interferon beta-1a) and AVONEX (interferon beta-1a) are currently used for the treatment of Australians living with relapsing forms of MS. Recently, there were some changes announced to their listing on the PBS.
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Changes announced to AVONEX listing on PBS

From 1 April 2023, AVONEX will no longer be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians living with MS.
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MS Australia funds over $3 million for MS research grants in 2023

MS Australia is delighted to announce over $3 million of funding towards MS research in 2023. The twenty-two new projects address MS Australia's priorities for MS research, including causes and prevention, better treatments and cures via repair and regeneration of cells.
Rohan Greenland The May 50K

From our CEO

CEO Rohan Greenland discusses the dramatic escalation in the number of people in Australia living with MS and urges the government to take action so that we can work together to turn the tables on MS.  
COVID-19 experiences in Australia for people with MS and MS carers

COVID-19 experiences in Australia for people with MS and MS carers

A recent study from researchers in Perth has explored the impact of COVID-19 on people living with MS and MS carers, investigating both the highs and lows of the pandemic. A deeper understanding of these experiences can help inform future crises as they unfold, to ensure the best care and health management possible for people living with MS, their carers and loved ones.
Researchers develop a cutting-edge tool to identify rare brain cells linked to MS.

Researchers develop a cutting-edge tool to identify rare brain cells linked to MS

International researchers have developed a cutting-edge tool to identify a rare subtype of cell in the brain potentially involved in MS.
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A legacy for compassion and courage

Judith Webb was a much-loved primary school teacher, volunteer, wife and mother. Her generosity and courage motivated her husband Bob to allocate a portion of his Will to MS research.
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MS Australia boosts Multiple Sclerosis research with over $3 million in grants

MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research, providing a major boost in the fight against this increasing and accelerating disease.
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Multiple sclerosis rising and accelerating in Australia new data shows

The number of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing at a significant and accelerating rate.
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Dr Burke’s Australia Day Honour puts multiple sclerosis in the spotlight

MS Australia congratulates Dr Therese Burke who has been honoured for her significant service to medicine, particularly multiple sclerosis research, and to nursing, by being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in today’s 2023 Australia Day Honours List.
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Cladribine restricts immune cells from entering the brain

As well as depleting immune cells, new research shows cladribine (Mavenclad) may impede their movement into brain tissue, preventing further damage by multiple sclerosis.

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What is MS? New video launched to explain and demystify a disease impacting more and more Australians