Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

There are good reasons for young people to be cautious online. Everyone has heard stories about scammers or bullying behaviour in chat rooms or blogs. At the same time, there are also many reasons that youth should be encouraged to visit and take part in appropriate online communities, which can provide a positive experience— especially for young people who are coping with a long-term disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS). October 2011

It wasn’t that many years ago that people with MS were cautioned not to exercise and warned not to overexert. But growing research suggests that exercise is not harmful and may in fact positively alter the disease process. March 2011

September 2010

In late 2009, people with MS, researchers, volunteers and staff of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada learned about a promising study of 65 people with MS, conducted by Italian researcher Dr. Paolo Zamboni. The MS Society is hopeful about the potential of this research into chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). We are privileged to play a role in better understanding CCSVI and look forward to seeing research results, as quickly as possible, in order to best help those living with MS. May 2010

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June 2007

The MS Society’s Atlantic Division has been conducting an intense campaign to convince the provincial government to include an MS drug cost reimbursement program in its 2007 budget. Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province without an equitable and accessible MS drug program. Right now, only people on social assistance, low-income seniors and residents of long-term care facilities receive full drug coverage. This small program doesn’t benefit most people with MS who are younger and working. April 2007

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