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Dr. Kantor

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posted 08/13/2008, comments (0)

Participating in a Clinical Trial? Talk to Your Neurologist

We are getting closer the release of the first oral medicines in the treatment of Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) with the goal of preventing relapses (and hopefully progression and disability). Altruistic patients worldwide are taking part in multiple clinical trials testing the safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of these new forms of... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (3)

Online Friendships: One part of the treatment regimen

There are many degrees of friendship. There are the precious few with whom we share our innermost thoughts, there are casual buddies, and there are passing acquaintances. Where do online relationships fit in?If I read your blog and you read mine, does that qualify us on some level of friendship? We leave comments for each other, we lend our... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (6)

"I had to learn to reconstruct my life" - Jacqueline Du Pre

On Saturday, I had a freelance gig. An easy job with a 3-hour rehearsal and an afternoon performance. Those are the types of playing jobs I really enjoy. Low pressure and good pay. On this particular job, I encountered another horn player whom I had not seen for quite awhile. Really quite awhile, like two to... Read more Chevron

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Julie

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Married with two teenagers. Working full time. Diagnosed in 2003.

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Shifting Gears

I'm in a new phase of my working life that is taking some adjustment. I've always been a high achiever and have gotten a thrill out of taking on multiple new projects and racing them to completion. Not anymore. MS has slowed me down and has made me approach work differently. Mentally, I can't juggle many things anymore. I'm forgetful. I get... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Kantor

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

The Present and Future of Tysabri

Our thoughts are with the patients and families in Europe who recently developed PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy) on Natalizumab (Tysabri®). When Tysabri® was being developed a few years ago, there was a lot of hope in the MS Community about the idea of a non injectable disease modifying agent for the... Read more Chevron

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