Registry set up to compare approved MS therapies

I think it's great that therapies approved as treatments for multiple sclerosis are to be compared for safety and effectiveness. The move is long overdue. Corrona Multiple Sclerosis Registry, which is to carry out the work, has been set up as a result to an important collaboration. A meeting of minds of the US’s National …

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Mixed messages about beta-interferon safety to treat MS

Research that is meaningful is essential. It is what, after all, what we need to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and other debilitating diseases. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia, Canada, puzzles me. The study “Evaluating the safety of beta-interferons in MS” looked at potential adverse events when treating relapsing remitting MS …

Balancing safety with ‘thrills and spills’ of sport

 March 26: Boxer Nick Blackwell stopped by Chris Eubank Jnr.  March 20: Fernando Alonso walks away from the wreck of his car. Why do you do it? That’s a question posed to or asked of people who do things that they enjoy but carry a very real risk of injury, permanent disability or even death. The fact …

Danger, corruption and drugs but no rock and roll

          Danger is part of an F1 driver's life. Carlos Sainz survived this crash during practice for the Russian Grand Prix but other safety lapses need attention. (Pic: Rex) In life there will always be lots of ups and downs, just ask any sportsman or woman, but sport in general seems to …