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eNews November 2010 - National MS Society
Symptom affects 1 in 10 people with MS

Nuedexta approved for pseudobulbar affect

The first drug specifically developed to treat uncontrollable laughing or crying, or pseudobulbar affect, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 29. Clinical trials showed that Nuedexta, which is taken orally, significantly reduced episodes in people with MS, ALS and other disorders.

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Nearly 1,000 MS studies shared at global conference Nearly 1,000 MS studies shared at global conference

Researchers convened in Sweden last month at the annual ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS) conference. Results were presented on emerging MS therapies, including Teriflunomide, an oral drug that inhibits specific immune cells. In addition, two presentations and 14 posters reported on ongoing CCSVI research.

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November is Caregiver Month November is Caregiver Month

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the National Family Caregiver Support program. The Society’s MS and Carepartners page includes a wealth of information and resources as well as tools and materials to help honor caregivers.

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Unstoppable! Join the Society’s National ConferenceUnstoppable! Join the Society’s National Conference
Meet people moving their lives forward with MS, get inspired by some of our volunteer leaders and more at the National MS Society’s National Conference. Streaming video of event highlights is now archived so everyone can join the movement.

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Nov 2: Society partners with MSFriends to provide 24/7 telephone support to people living with MS

Oct 29: Investigators recruiting for study of effects of low-fat diet on MS disease activity; travel costs covered

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This communication is partially sponsored through the generous support of Bayer HealthCare, Biogen Idec, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and Teva Neuroscience, Inc.

 

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