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...
MStranslate and Melbourne Brain Centre Announce Collaboration MStranslate February 20, 2014 Collaboration MStranslate is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Melbourne Brain Centre at Royal Melbourne Hospital (MBC@RMH). This opportunity follows MStranslate's presentation to the Melbourne Brain...
Google Hangout – Multiple Sclerosis Q&A MStranslate February 18, 2014 Research, Treatments The first Google Hangout gave members of our community an opportunity to chat with MS researcher and MStranslate co-founder, Brett...
Is There a Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis? MStranslate January 24, 2014 Research, Type 1 Diabetes By Brett Drummond Recently, we had a member of our community ask us whether there was a link between Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and MS. In response, here is a short summary of what is currently known on the...
Are Viral Infections Involved in Causing MS? MStranslate January 22, 2014 Epstein-Barr virus, Research By Brett Drummond It is generally accepted that multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, that is, a disease that arises from the body’s own immune system attacking and destroying the myelin sheath that...
Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Can Decrease Flu Vaccine Effectiveness MStranslate January 20, 2014 Treatments By Brett Drummond Most current treatment options for MS involve altering and often suppressing the immune system. In many instances, this leads to an increased susceptibility to infection. Therefore,...
