The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) just
published their latest report, MS Research Update, which is an uber useful guide to drug therapies for those of us living with MS. It’s very comprehensive and I strongly urge you to
download the report and have a read through it. It includes information on
drugs approved by the FDA, experimental therapies and alternatives.
It's incredible to know that there are 10 DMTs (disease modifying therapies) available today with 8 more on the horizon (fingers crossed!). It was not so long ago the choices were only a few (Betaseron just celebrated its 20th anniversary last year).
It's incredible to know that there are 10 DMTs (disease modifying therapies) available today with 8 more on the horizon (fingers crossed!). It was not so long ago the choices were only a few (Betaseron just celebrated its 20th anniversary last year).
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| DMTs available today and (hopefully) tomorrow Source: "MS Research Update" by MSAA Feb 2014 |
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| DMTs available today (FDA approved) Source: "MS Research Update" by MSAA Feb 2014 |
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| DMTs available (hopefully) tomorrow Source: "MS Research Update" by MSAA Feb 2014 |
While these therapies don't cure us from MS, it certainly is amazing that we have these available, to slow down the progression of this complicated disease. And, I think the number of therapies will only increase, significantly. Yes! This gives me hope that as we continue to support research and therapies, we will continue to get closer to that cure.
Download the full MS Research Update here.
Take care,
Christie
P.S. I hope you enjoy the bar graphs. Please note that all of this information comes directly from the "MS Research Update" published by MSAA in Feb 2014. It does not include other therapeutic strategies (of which there are 10+) or symptom management medications or therapies. I urge you to download the full report to equip yourself with information, research and knowledge about the advancements made with MS therapies.
P.S. I hope you enjoy the bar graphs. Please note that all of this information comes directly from the "MS Research Update" published by MSAA in Feb 2014. It does not include other therapeutic strategies (of which there are 10+) or symptom management medications or therapies. I urge you to download the full report to equip yourself with information, research and knowledge about the advancements made with MS therapies.
Excellent information, Christie, to spread awareness and educate others about the possibilities. Hope is everything!
ReplyDeleteI will share your post with my private MS FB groups.
Awesome. Glad you found it helpful. I really enjoyed the report and it offers so much hope on treatment. Cheers! C.
DeleteGreat information! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteHey Elys. Great to hear from you. So glad you liked it. I'm grateful for all of the hard work the teams over at MSAA did to put the report together. So informative!
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