multiple sclerosis
Fatigue guidelines: an update
Fatigue is a common, debilitating complaint and can be a challenging area for pharmacists, but updated fatigue guidelines provide direction to support patients. By Ann Winkle BPharm, BArts, AACP Learning …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID‑19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum? Multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19 are …
Clinical tips: multiple sclerosis
Louis Roller takes a look at MS: the types, treatments and what pharmacists can do to help Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. …
Clinical tips: medicinal cannabis
Louis Roller has the lowdown on medicinal cannabis Cannabis (Cannabis sativa and others) is a plant that contains over 500 natural components, of which some 80 are cannabinoids. The main …
Clinical tips: multiple sclerosis
People who have been given a diagnosis of MS need access to evidence-based information, writes Karalyn Huxhagen World MS Day is 30th May 2018. The MS Australia website, www.msaustralia.org.au, has …
MS drug withdrawn following brain disorders
Biogen Australia is withdrawing Zinbryta (daclizumab) from the global and Australian market following cases of serious inflammatory brain disorders The TGA says it has not received any reports of inflammatory …
Clinical tips: multiple sclerosis
Louis Roller takes a look at multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered …
Multiple sclerosis patients need active management: review
Advances in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis have been good news for patients, but side effects and risks mean that an active management strategy and constant monitoring are essential. These …
Multiple sclerosis campaign set to change perceptions
A social media initiative has been launched today that reframes perceptions of people with multiple sclerosis by using videos to showcase their accomplishments. The initiative is called #MyMSVictory and kicked …
Clinical tips: multiple sclerosis explained
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system in which the myelin sheaths protecting nerve fibres becomes damaged and scarred. The name multiple sclerosis refers to scars …