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Queensland researchers make major breakthrough in MS treatment
NEW Queensland research suggests that controlling infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – the most common cause of glandular fever – may be beneficial in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the brain and spinal cord affecting more than 23,000...
National Disability Services Congratulates Australia Day Honours Recipients
NDS congratulates Honours recipients
National Disability Services congratulates the recipients of Australia Day 2014 Honours. This year's list has more than 25 citizens whose work with...
Carer mobilises community behind Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Sunbury carer and mother of three Brenda Fisher, has secured more than 10,000 signatures supporting improved treatment choices for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Brenda, whose husband Mark was diagnosed with MS more than 18 years ago, has rallied the community behind her call for...
Carer mobilises community behind Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Sunbury carer and mother of three Brenda Fisher, has secured more than 10,000 signatures supporting improved treatment choices for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Brenda, whose husband Mark was diagnosed with MS more than 18 years ago, has rallied the community behind her call for...
Public submissions now open for Pharmacuetical Benefits Advisory Committee March meeting
The public commentary period for the next round of Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) considerations is now open.
MS treatment Fampyra -produced by Biogen Idec - is being considered for subsidisation by the Federal Government through the PBAC this March.
Fampyra (...
Sharing news of a diagnosis could be key to people with MS retaining employment
Researchers have discovered that people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may be better off disclosing their diagnosis to their employer rather than staying quiet about their MS.
Dr Pieter Van Dijk and Dr Andrea Kirk-Brown from Monash University, in collaboration with Dr Rex Simmons from...
Collaroy couple awarded highest MS Australia accolade
Two fundraisers from Sydney’s Northern Beaches have been formally recognised for their years of service improving the lives of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Carol Langsford (OAM) and Roy Langsford (OAM), founders of the Trish MS Research Foundation have been awarded the John...
Collaroy couple awarded highest MS Australia accolade
Two fundraisers from Sydney’s Northern Beaches have been formally recognised for their years of service improving the lives of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Carol Langsford (OAM) and Roy Langsford (OAM), founders of the Trish MS Research Foundation have been awarded the John...
PBAC recommendations deliver promising news for people with MS
Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA) has welcomed the recent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommendations of not one, but two oral multiple sclerosis (MS) medications.
PBAC recommendations deliver promising news for people with MS
Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA) has welcomed the recent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommendations of not one, but two oral multiple sclerosis (MS) medications.
National MS Advocates Co-ordinator Robert Pask nominated as a finalist for the National Disability Awards
A big congratulations to our National MS Advocates Co-ordinator Robert Pask who has been nominated as a finalist in this year's National Disability Awards.
Robert has been recognised for his work in establishing the National MS Advocates Program and his commitment to supporting the needs...
Landmark Melbourne Tower to Transform Lives For People With Disabilities
MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC and Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance (YPINH) today welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to the construction of a landmark new tower to be built in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
When completed the 'Cairo' building will include 220...