Nature Neuroscience Study Shows Unique Scientific Support for Potential New ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the immune system that attacks the myelin, causing exposed nerves or "lesions" which block brain signals, causing loss of motor skills, coordination and cognitive ability. Compared to the controls, this research study ...

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Cyclists out in force to crush MS 
Asbury Park Press
Riders head out from Monmouth University on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's bicycle ride fundraiser. / PETER ACKERMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Debbie McGinley, of Downingtown Pa., checks over her bike before participating in the National Multiple ...

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Residents walk to support, honor those with MS 
Burlington Hawk Eye
The next year, Michelson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but he still continued his duties as a full-time nurse. One year after that, he was confined to a wheelchair and had to eat through a feeding tube. Michelson since has recovered, ...

 

Community on the move 
Evening Observer
By ANN BELCHER - OBSERVER Correspondent , The OBSERVER Although one of the hallmark results of Multiple Sclerosis is the body being rendered unable to move, you wouldn't assume that by watching the 400 some people line up for the Northern Chautauqua ...

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Progress on new treatment for MS sufferers 
Galway Independent
by Marie Madden Efforts at making a medication derived from cannabis available for persons with Multiple Sclerosis have moved a step closer, with the completion of the European Mutual Recognition Procedure. Galway West Deputy Seán Kyne confirmed the ...

 

7th Annual MS Poker Run Held At Ashland Elks Lodge 
WMFD.com
The 7th Annual MS Poker Run was held at the Ashland Elks Lodge this past weekend. Teresa Cook coordinates the event, which helps raise money for the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cook's father Ed Williams founded ...

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Marijuana may ease multiple sclerosis symptoms 
Fox News
People with multiple sclerosis have long said that smoking marijuana helps ease their painful muscle cramping. And a new clinical trial suggests they are not just blowing smoke. The study, published Monday, found that for 30 MS patients with muscle ...
Pot Might Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms U.S. News & World Report
Recommended: Pot smoking may help relieve symptoms of MS msnbc.com
Multiple sclerosis symptoms may be relieved by marijuana Mother Nature Network
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Marijuana may ease multiple sclerosis symptoms 
Reuters
By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with multiple sclerosis have long said that smoking marijuana helps ease their painful muscle cramping. And a new clinical trial suggests they are not just blowing smoke. The study, published Monday, ...
Smoking pot for multiple sclerosis? Study finds it helps Los Angeles Times
Study Confirms Marijuana Helps in MS MedPage Today
Smoking marijuana can help ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis, study suggests Washington Post
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Shelter dog-turned-service dog helps man cope with MS 
Gaston Gazette
Black, who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, said the disease has affected his muscles, balance and eyesight. Now, Louie is being trained as a service dog to help Black navigate, pick up items he drops, pull his wheelchair, and even call 911 ...

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Cassie Scerbo & Josie Loren Walk The Runway for MS Gala 
Just Jared Jr.
Cassie Scerbo and Josie Loren pose for a pic backstage at the 2012 Race to Erase MS Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Friday night (May 18) in Century City, Calif. Both Cassie, 22, and Josie, 25, hit the catwalk to take part in the ...