“Volunteers needed for local research study” Physical activity for people with multiple sclerosis living in rural settings

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In this research, we wish to investigate if interventions to increase physical activity are acceptable and beneficial to people with multiple sclerosis living in a rural area. The interventions will be delivered by a physiotherapist at the person’s home  (face-to-face AND on-line). The intervention lasts for 24 weeks. Following the intervention, we will measure physical …

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Official Launch of the New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust

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The New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust (“NZMSRT”) today announces it has received a combined $900,000 investment portfolio as founding capital for the Trust. A $600,000 portfolio has been transferred from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand and a $300,000 portfolio from the Multiple Sclerosis Auckland Region Trust. The Research Trust has been established …

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MS New Zealand continues Research

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New hope is on the horizon for sufferers of multiple sclerosis. A researcher at Wellington’s Victoria University is leading a trial testing two commonly used antipsychotic medications in secondary progressive MS. One-third of MS sufferers are affected by the form of the disease, for which there is no effective treatment. It can cause significant life-long …

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MS EARRINGS NOW AVAILABLE

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We now only have a limited amount of our own handcrafted MS Otago earrings. These handcrafted earrings are on silver hooks for pierced ears and compliment any outfit. So if you want to support the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society in a unique way, have people notice you and comment on your earrings (a great way to …

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