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multiple sclerosis


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 …

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 …

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …