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acpms 5 Ways iConquerMS Members Have Recently Made an Impact People with MS and their caregivers have a wealth of information to contribute to MS research, gained from their experience living with the disease. iConquerMS is a powerful resource to gather these important data for this purpose. The voice of the MS community (heard through iConquerMS) … Read more
7 Tips to Make the Most of Those Older Years The life expectancy and average age of people with MS have increased significantly during the last two decades. As a result, those living with MS may face dealing with normal age-related changes, in addition to those the disease may impose. Here are some suggestions to … Read more
5 Tips to Help Ease Bothersome Symptoms and Stay Healthy Every woman experiences menopause, and MS, differently. Frequently the symptoms for each overlap and can be unpleasant. There is evidence that the hormone changes caused by menopause may make MS symptoms worse and speed disease progression. Here are some ways to make life a little … Read more
5 Ways iConquerMS is Making an Impact People with MS are the experts on what it’s like to live with the disease and the impact of treatments on their quality of life. There is a growing recognition of the importance of the patient perspective in clinical care and research. iConquerMS leads the way in bringing … Read more
We’ve covered a wealth of information in the ACP newsletter over the last 12 months. As the year draws to a close, we’d like to review some of our themes from 2020. For those who would like to revisit any of them, they are just a click away! Looking for a boost during the pandemic? … Read more
Immunity is an extensive topic that can be most simply defined as protection from disease. When germs enter the body, they start to reproduce. This invasion, called an infection, is what causes illness. The immune system responds by making proteins, called antibodies, which help destroy the germs. Antibodies remain in the bloodstream and provide protection … Read more