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eNews May 2010 - National MS Society
FDA reviews Gilenia June 10

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First oral disease modifier goes to FDA review panel

After accepting Gilenia (fingolimod) for priority review, the FDA advisory panel meets on June 10 to make a recommendation. Witnesses may include Dr. Patricia O’Looney of the Society’s Research & Clinical Programs — and people with MS who may testify to their need for more treatment options. If recommended for approval, Novartis may market Gilenia — the very first MS disease modifier in pill form — within the next six months.

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Momentum Summer 2010 Kids get MS too

Momentum magazine covers pediatric MS in depth. Meet some very young MS veterans — and find out what researchers hope to learn. Six new Pediatric MS Centers of Excellence, funded by the Society’s Promise: 2010 campaign, offer expert supportive care.

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Smoking and Epstein-Barr VirusSmoking pluss Epstein-Barr virus may increase risk
The combination of exposure to tobacco and EBV, the virus that causes mononucleosis, may substantially increase the risk of developing MS, new research suggests. By pooling data from three large-scale long-term studies, this novel study was able to look at interactions among several factors.

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World MS Day - May 26, 2010World MS Day is May 26
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In the USA, we’re on a 10-week journey — filming stories of people who keep moving forward despite all that MS throws at them. This initiative
is supported in part by Novartis
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This communication is partially sponsored through the generous support of Bayer HealthCare and Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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