March 1, 2024 News by Mary Chapman Stories and connections emphasized for this year’s MS Awareness Month Multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disease thought to affect more than 1.8 million people globally, can impact many aspects of daily life. So for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, observed each March, this year’s focus is on the MS experience and the importance of social connections. Multiple Sclerosis…
February 14, 2024 News by Mary Chapman Aptar to operate, develop Biogen’s lifestyle support apps for MS Under a new agreement, Biogen is transferring ownership of certain digital health solutions — including two existing mobile applications, or apps, offering lifestyle support to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) — to Aptar Digital Health. The collaboration calls for Aptar, part of AptarGroup, to handle product design…
February 9, 2024 News by Mary Chapman Helius to showcase PoNS device at physical therapy meeting Feb. 15-17 Helius Medical Technologies will be showcasing its now-accredited PoNS device — designed to improve walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) — at this year’s American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CMS), slated for Feb. 15-17. The annual meeting, which will feature educational sessions, exhibits,…
January 18, 2024 News by Mary Chapman Scientist granted $700K to study care barriers for Latino MS patients A Kessler Foundation research scientist will use a multiyear, $704,054 federal grant to study care barriers, cardiovascular risk factors, and accelerated brain aging in Latino multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, the nonprofit healthcare organization announced in a press release. Cristina A. F. Román, PhD, an investigator with Kessler’s Rocco…
December 22, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Generics of Tecfidera not available in Europe until at least 2025 The European Commission (EC) has withdrawn its marketing authorizations for generic versions of Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), an oral therapy approved in Europe for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). According to Biogen, which developed and markets the brand-name medication, the decision ensures Biogen will have full data and marketing protection…
December 12, 2023 News by Mary Chapman EU funds research consortium seeking causes of MS, treatments The European Union (EU) is providing 7.1 million euros (about $7.6 million) over five years to a global interdisciplinary consortium that seeks to identify the causes of multiple sclerosis (MS) — with a particular focus on viruses — and find new treatments for the disease. The “BEHIND MS”…
November 22, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Hackensack Meridian’s status as comprehensive care center renewed The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) again has certified Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute’s Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Diseases at Hackensack University Medical Center as a multiple sclerosis (MS) comprehensive care center. In addition to meeting the NMSS’ core requirements, the certification’s renewal also recognizes…
October 24, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Cionic raises added $12M to expand bionic clothing to MS, other needs Cionic, the neurotech company that developed Neural Sleeve to help people who have problems with mobility, has raised an additional $12 million extension in a Series A financing, bringing the total funding for the garment to $25 million. The funds will help grow the sleeve’s adoption among people with…
October 10, 2023 News by Mary Chapman MS Bike raises more than $4M for MS Canada MS Bike‘s cycling fundraiser events have raised at least $4.3 million over the last four months to support MS Canada and people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in a country with one of the highest rates of the progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The organization predicts up to $4.6 million…
September 14, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Folia Health expands patient data collection in MS, other conditions Health technology platform Folia Health is expanding patient-reported data collection in multiple sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s disease (HD), and myasthenia gravis (MG), a move the company hopes will lead to collaborative observational research in the complex disorders, and help transform research and care. As part of this…
September 5, 2023 News by Mary Chapman 15th annual A&W Burgers to Beat MS nets $1.6M for MS Canada Total Teen Burger purchases netted $1.6 million for MS Canada on A&W Canada’s 15th Annual Burgers to Beat MS Day. Proceeds from the Aug. 17 fundraiser, wherein A&W donated $2 from each burger sold, brings to more than $20 million the amount the initiative has brought…
August 25, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Tee up with Johns Hopkins, MS4MS to raise funds toward MS fight A day of golfing is in store for those who want to support Johns Hopkins Hospital’s efforts on behalf of research for multiple sclerosis (MS) and to raise awareness about the progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The #spreadingORANGE event will aid the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center along with MS…
August 16, 2023 News by Mary Chapman 15th annual ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ set for Aug. 17 in Canada By ordering a Teen Burger from an A&W in Canada tomorrow, customers can support MS Canada and people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the country with one of the highest rates of the chronic neurodegenerative disease in the world. As part of the 15th annual “Burgers to…
July 11, 2023 News by Mary Chapman EU project aims to identify best MS treatment for given patient using AI A European Union (EU) initiative is bringing scientists together to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform that could help in predicting the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) for each person. The consortium’s project, which aims to “offer clinicians a holistic overview of the MS patient” — from disease…
June 16, 2023 News by Mary Chapman 10 MS nonprofits unite on shared research strategy to find cures To address knowledge gaps and avoid duplicate efforts in the lab and in trials, 10 multiple sclerosis (MS) organizations from around the world have committed to a single global research strategy to find a cure for the progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The nonprofits, with headquarters in countries ranging from the…
June 15, 2023 News by Mary Chapman ACROBiosystems joins Diagnostic Biochips for neuroscience research Aneuro, a brand of the biotechnology company ACROBiosystems, is partnering with the biosensor maker Diagnostic Biochips to help bring to market new approaches to treating disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Specifically, the companies are collaborating to launch electrophysiology solutions that can be used in living…
June 9, 2023 News by Mary Chapman National MS Society, MS Canada tops in peer-to-peer fundraising The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has earned a shoutout from the digital fundraising platform DonorDrive for being recognized as one of the top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the U.S. by the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. MS Canada also made the list for the top…
May 30, 2023 News by Mary Chapman 2 new IVX Health outpatient infusion centers open in Florida More treatment centers for people with autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS) are now available in Florida, as IVX Health expands its footprint across the state with the addition of two outpatient infusion and injection centers in the Fort Lauderdale area. With the new locations in Pembroke…
May 24, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Alliance launches research grant program to mark World MS Day To mark World MS Day, which takes place annually on May 30, the International Progressive MS Alliance is introducing a research program to help drive early innovations in care programs for those with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Specifically, the program seeks to identify solutions to…
May 16, 2023 News by Mary Chapman MS app aims to empower patients, inform clinicians via at-home testing The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform BeCare Link has introduced a mobile application to help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients be more active in their care and ensure clinicians have the data to treat them. BeCare MS Link, the platform’s first subspecialty product, is touted as the most comprehensive…
May 9, 2023 News by Mary Chapman DrTalks summit in July will offer ways to improve daily living in MS The online platform DrTalks is offering a free virtual summit this summer aimed at helping multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their caregivers better manage daily life with the progressive neurodegenerative condition. The event is slated for July 5-11, and has more than four dozen speakers lined up. Talks…
May 5, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Better MS outcomes are goal of MSAA-led learning health network The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is collaborating with Novartis and the Chronic Health Improvement Research Program (CHIRP) at Dartmouth Health to establish a multicenter learning health network for providers to drive better outcomes for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Called the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network…
May 3, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Man with MS biking across Canada to support research into a cure Jonathan Allenger, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) a decade ago, is planning to bike more than 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) across Canada to raise awareness and CA$1 million for MS research and patient support services. Proceeds from the journey — set to begin on May 7 and conclude by…
May 1, 2023 News by Mary Chapman ‘Faces on Design’ project unveils assistive devices for patients A yearlong project by University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) engineering and nursing students has meant new customized assistive devices for people with physical conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS). The program pairs seniors from UDM’s College of Engineering & Science with nursing students from the College of Health Professions…
April 20, 2023 News by Mary Chapman New optometric technology may help reduce fall risk Sensoria Health and Padula Rehabilitation Technologies (PRT) have launched a wearable system crafted for optometry practices to improve balance, gait, and coordination, and to help reduce the risk of falls, particularly among older people. The system, NeurOpTrek powered by Sensoria, is designed to assess a person’s fall risk…
April 12, 2023 News by Mary Chapman MSAA’s 9th annual ‘Improving Lives Benefit’ goes live and virtual The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is holding its ninth annual Improving Lives Benefit to spotlight inspirational members of the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. This year’s fundraisers feature an in-person reception in Philadelphia on May 3 and a “Together at Home” virtual reception on May 18,…
March 24, 2023 News by Mary Chapman New deal makes HealthTech Connex exclusive provider of PoNS device An agreement with Helius Medical Technologies has made HealthTech Connex (HTC) the exclusive provider, for at least the next five years, of the noninvasive Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device in the Vancouver area of British Columbia in Canada. The new deal supplants an earlier clinical research and promotions…
March 23, 2023 News by Mary Chapman People with MS now eligible for US Foreign Service The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has approved a class settlement overhauling a decades-old medical clearance system that led to illegal discrimination in the U.S. Foreign Service against people with mental health conditions or other disabilities, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The class settlement, signed in December,…
March 16, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Online medical cannabis clinic for MS pain management opens in UK The Kanabo Group has established what it claims is the U.K.’s first online medical cannabis clinic to help people with multiple sclerosis and other conditions manage chronic pain. Called Treat It, the clinic is expected to help those whose conventional pharmaceutical medicines are ineffective or those…
March 13, 2023 News by Mary Chapman Neural Sleeve developer Cionic names its 1st Center of Excellence Cionic — developer of the Neural Sleeve for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other conditions that affect mobility — has chosen the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the inaugural location for its Center of Excellence program. The Chicago-based facility has been named the nation’s top physical medicine and…