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USA scientists succeed in deriving human embryonic stem cells
17th May, 2013
American scientists have achieved a breakthrough in human stem cell science by successfully using a ‘therapeutic cloning’ technique to generate human stem cells.
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NSW Senate Inquiry advocates for medical use of cannabis
16th May, 2013
A NSW Upper House Inquiry has recommended changes to the law to allow medical use of cannabis and affordable access to pharmaceutical cannabis-based medications
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Cognition and fatigue predict unemployment in people with MS
15th May, 2013
Recently published international research again highlights fatigue and cognitive symptoms rather than workplace discrimination are linked to lower levels of employment in people with MS.
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Can stem cells help Kiss Goodbye to MS
13th May, 2013
University of Adelaide researchers have captured media attention in the launch of Kiss Goodbye to MS with details of their MSRA-funded stem cell research.
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New dietary research looks into fatty acids, vitamins and lipids in MS
3rd May, 2013
Two new studies find preliminary links between fatty acids and lipids in MS.
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Long-term outcomes improving for people with MS
18th April, 2013
Data from the international MSBase registry published this month shows people with MS have been reaching disability milestones at older ages over last 15 years.
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Making myelin from skin cells holds promise for repair in MS
16th April, 2013
Two groups of US scientists have simultaneously published their work showing that skin cells can be directly converted into myelin producing cells, suggesting promise for repair in MS.
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Experimental treatment daclizumab shows promise in phase II trial results
11th April, 2013
Results of a phase II trial of daclizumab in relapsing remitting MS have been published and show promising effects in reducing relapse rates.
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A new treatment which blocks sodium channels successful in laboratory models of MS
10th April, 2013
A treatment which blocks sodium channels, reduced microglial activation in the brain and protected nerve axons from damage in animal models of MS-like disease.
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Canadian researchers reveal how bone marrow transplants for MS re-set the immune system
3rd April, 2013
Canadian researchers have published their results showing how changes to certain immune cells may explain why bone marrow transplants can halt disease activity in some people with MS.
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