LiveWiseMS Newsletter: February 2017

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Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis
You may wonder if stem cells could be used as a therapy to improve MS, especially if your MS is aggressive or responds poorly to disease-modifying therapies.
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Recent Achievements in Stem Cell-Mediated Myelin Repair
New research is aimed at promoting natural repair by removing those substances that prevent cells from repairing the brain and providing new, transplanted cells that can repair damage. It is important to note that these results reflect experiments on very small numbers of individuals. They have not been approved for use in patients.
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Below are some of the most popular resources on LiveWiseMS.org:

Anatomical Chart: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
This handy chart gives a good overview of how multiple sclerosis causes the immune system to attack the protective insulating layer known as the myelin sheath that surrounds the extensions of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
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Redefining Self: Patient’s Decision Making About Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of making a first decision about treatment with disease-modifying therapies for relapsing-remitting MS.
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Secondary Health Conditions in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
This study compares the rates of secondary health conditions in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
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Symptom Management and Lifestyle Modifications in Multiple Sclerosis
This article reviews the rationale and approach to symptom management and lifestyle modifications in multiple sclerosis (MS).
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What Would You Say? Expressing the Difficulties of Living With Multiple Sclerosis
For some individuals, the difficulty of managing MS and its symptoms can lead to social isolation.
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Megan Weigel, DNP, ARNP-c, MSCN, addresses the benefits of yoga and multiple sclerosis.



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