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Is This a Key that Unlocks a Door for MS Stem Cell Treatments?

Stem cell therapy

Americans who want to treat their MS with a stem cell transplant have a tough road to follow. They’re forced to travel to Russia, Mexico, or somewhere else out of the country and to spend a lot of money to avoid the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s stem cell treatment barrier. But now, a crack may be appearing in that wall. An article in STAT reports on surgeons at Houston’s Memorial…Continue Reading

A New Look for The MS Wire

As you can see, if you’re reading this, The MS Wire has a new look. The idea is to make the site easier to read and navigate. I hope you like this new format. Of course, comments or suggestions for improvements are always welcome. Ed

Lemtrada: Hoping My Drip Stops Here

Lemtrada

I’m finished with my second round of Lemtrada (alemtuzumab). Hopefully, this will be the final round of this disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for me, and my final MS treatment of any kind. Though some have required more, most people treated with Lemtrada receive only two rounds. The first round consists of five infusions over five days. The second round, a year later, is three infusions over three days. If it works…Continue Reading