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July 2013 MS eNEWS
Skin patch and MS

Novel MS treatment appears safe, beneficial in early study

European researchers say that a skin patch containing myelin peptides – a target of the immune attack in MS – resulted in significant reductions in disease activity in people with relapsing-remitting MS, compared to an inactive placebo patch.

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Dr. Fling

Society research trainee Dr. Brett Fling discusses balance
 

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Research Image Genetic differences pinpointed

U.S. researchers have identified genetic differences between African-Americans and Northern Europeans with MS in the largest genetic study of people with MS of non-European ancestry to date, screening for known gene variants in more than 1,000 African-Americans with MS.

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Bike MSExperience Bike MS

Bike MS is an extraordinary ride that unites us all in our mission to end MS. It has everything: challenge, accomplishment, excitement and routes for everyone. It’s more than a ride, it’s Bike MS.

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More MS News

Jul 10: Investigators recruiting for study of lower dose of Gilenya versus Copaxone in MS

Jul 1: Society commits $2.5M to fuel research through pediatric MS network

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This communication is partially sponsored through the generous support of
Biogen Idec; Genzyme, a Sanofi company; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
MS Active Source Genzyme, a Sanofi company Novartis Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
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