Changes in Blood Proteins Before Onset of MS Symptoms MStranslate August 22, 2014 Research By Brett Drummond Whilst it is understood that multiple sclerosis is caused by a combination of both genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause(s) remains unknown. One of the biggest difficulties...
Movement Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis MStranslate July 28, 2014 Movement Disorders, Research Neurologist Dr Andrew Evans provides an introduction to the Melbourne Brain Centre's Movement Disorders team, and discusses their work on using Botox to help treat symptoms, such as tremors, in people living...
Using Exercise to Minimise Fatigue in MS MStranslate July 21, 2014 Lifestyle, Research By Brett Drummond Fatigue is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), that can range from creating minor difficulties to having a severe impact on quality of life. The causes of fatigue in people with...
MERTK – A Susceptibility Gene in Multiple Sclerosis MStranslate May 28, 2014 Basic Sciences, Research Professor Trevor Kilpatrick, Director of the Melbourne Neuroscience Institute, discusses the discovery of a new susceptibility gene for multiple sclerosis, MERTK. The video highlights how this gene was...
Genetics & Multiple Sclerosis – A/Prof Helmut Butzkueven MStranslate May 28, 2014 Basic Sciences, Research Associate Professor Helmut Butzkueven discusses the importance of understanding the genetic markers of multiple sclerosis and explains the research currently being undertaken by the Basic Sciences team in...
Understanding the Different Outcomes of Optic Neuritis MStranslate April 29, 2014 Neuroimaging, Research Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) is a common side-effect of multiple sclerosis (MS) and leads to many sight-related difficulties, including blurriness, impaired colour recognition and problems...
An Introduction to the PrevANZ Trial MStranslate March 28, 2014 Lifestyle, Research, Vitamin D Filmed during our MSBase Feature Week, this short video with Associate Professor Helmut Butzkueven introduces PrevANZ, a Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia led study investigating the role Vitamin D...
Fingolimod After Natalizumab & Short-term Relapse Risk MStranslate March 27, 2014 Fingolimod, Natalizumab, Research, Treatments Dr Vilija Jokubaitis et al Natalizumab (Tysabri) is an antibody used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is currently the strongest drug available for the treatment of MS, however, it has also...
An Introduction to MSBase by A/Prof Helmut Butzkueven MStranslate March 25, 2014 Research MSBase is an international multiple sclerosis (MS) registry that is helping answer many questions about MS. In this short video, Associate Professor Helmut Butzkueven (neurologist, MS researcher) explains...
Sex as a Determinant of Relapse Incidence & MS Progression MStranslate March 20, 2014 Research Dr Tomas Kalincik et al Relapses of MS activity present with worsening of neurological symptoms and are usually followed by periods of stability. These are a defining feature of relapsing-remitting MS, the...
