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What I’ve learned from starting a new diet to better manage MS symptoms

Now that the holiday season, with all its decadent meals, is over, I wanted to share an update on the diet I mentioned in a column last September. At the time, I was still in the elimination phase of a FODMAP diet (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides,…

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ACTRIMS 2026: GA Depot shot keeps disability stable for most PPMS patients

A three-year study of GA Depot, a monthly injection for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), found that most patients experienced no disability progression, with some even showing slight improvements in mobility. These interim results from a Phase 2a clinical trial will be presented tomorrow by developer Mapi Pharma…

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ACTRIMS 2026: Scientists, at ‘crossroads,’ look at MS research

Researchers and clinicians are gathering in San Diego and online for the 11th annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum, a three-day meeting focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) research and care. ACTRIMS 2026, being held Feb. 5-7 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego…

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New study connects immune cell behavior to Mavenclad response in MS

A new study suggests that how certain immune cells respond to Mavenclad (cladribine) may help explain why the treatment works well for some people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but less so for others. The researchers found that regulatory T-cells, or Tregs — immune cells…

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Partners to provide Mayzent access for SPMS patients in Canada

Teva Canada and Novartis Canada formed a partnership to ensure continued access to Mayzent (siponimod) for people in Canada living with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Teva Canada will take over the promotion, distribution, and commercialization of the oral MS therapy in Canada. The companies say…

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Featured ColumnBeing honest with myself about MS pain isn’t the easiest thing to do

Columnist Ben Hofmeister says he’s prone to dismiss MS or other pain he’s had for longer than a few weeks. But that can be problematic.

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    Living with MS, I feel suppressed, even neutralized, but never destroyed

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    Making beaded curtains helps improve my fine motor skills

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