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If you are having trouble viewing this message, please Click Here Stu's Views and MS News e-Newsletter     Week of March 1, 2012          This weeks' e-Newsletter contains lots of detailed information on current:  Caregiver information, Cooling Products, Research, StuMSradio, MS Foundation news, Research Studies in Florida, Myelin News, CCSVI updates, Cooling Vest Program, Clinical Research Trials in Florida, Pharmaceutical -patient resources, and more.                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^                  Coming Soon March Awareness Week VIDEOS NEEDED See BELOW      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^      If you know of a center doing research ask them to contact us via email, to: info@msviewsandnews.org    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^     BLOG TALK NEWS via StuMSradio     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^    Become an MSF Ambassador Information found in our new MSF News section of this e-Newsletter      "Providing You with  'MS Views and News',  IS What We Do" ____________________________   Find us on Facebook    Use our sites to Learn and be Empowered with MS information       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                   PLEASE Donate:      "MS Views and News" (MSV&N)  is a 501©(3) Not-For-Profit organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law    ========================================   ~~  MS in the News  ~~     AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CAREGIVING RESEA... Multiple Sclerosis News and Information Managing MS Symptoms: Dizziness Cooling vest program Autoinjector Pen approved for use with Avonex Biogen Idec seeks OK from the FDA for the next Ora... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Health minister tries to block bill backing contro... Death of myelin sheath producing cells does not tr... Key Advances In MS Research and Treatments Key Adv... While there's no MS cure, new drugs have made the ... CCSVI update: Clock ticks toward MS trial applicat... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Teacher with MS fights to keep the music playing Update: Genzyme Announces EMA Accepts Oral Teriflu... Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation benefit... MIMA - MS Research in Melbourne, Florida Five Quick Tips from Dr. Jack Llewellyn, Sports Ps... ======================================= If you are not using a mainstream MS medication, then here are other options for you: RESEARCH Studies in Florida Click for MS research In Broward County Click for MS Research in Vero Beach Click for MS research Studies in Melbourne, Fl.             ****************************************         MS education programs CLICK to View Novartis education programs in Central and South Florida             ****************************************       OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS CCSVI Information POLAR COOLING PRODUCTS  ****************************************               MS Awareness videos are needed - If you have a video that you would like to  share with us and the Global MS community, then please send to info@msviewsandnews.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~        StuMSRadio - BLOG TALK RADIO If you missed our program on February 29th,  You can still listen to the archives  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/multiplesclerosis-unplugged   (Visit the above website to register and be reminded of programs) On the 4th Wednesday of each month  Listen to StuMS Radio Click on the above link to listen to our program    Call (347) 215-9265 to talk or ask questions Press 1 if you want to speak, otherwise just listen-in   Announcements will appear here and online at our Blog, Website  and Facebook pages     REMEMBER,  You can listen to the program at our Archives found here  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/multiplesclerosis-unplugged     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^     MS Foundation News:    Become a MSF Ambassador MSF ambassadors, located in communities across the country, are important members of our MSF team. As representatives of the Foundation, they help spread MS awareness as well as information about MSF programs and services. If you are interested in joining the next class of MSF ambassadors, or in learning more about what is involved, you will find guidelines and an application in the Winter 2012 issue of the MSFocus (available soon.) Or find one online at  http://www.msfocus.org/Ambassador-Application.pdf. Get Ready to Beat the Heat The dog days of summer will be here soon enough. So prepare now to keep your temperature from rising. Qualified grant applicants can receive a variety of cooling accessories from the MSF™s 2012 Cooling Program. The program will be accepting grant applications until June 1st. For applications call 1-888-MSFOCUS (673-6287). Applications can also be submitted online at http:// www.msfocus.org.   Programs & Activities The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social impact on people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their families. MSF strives to ensure the best quality of daily life for those coping with MS through implementation of an extensive array of patient services. All MSF services are free of charge. Some programs are needs-based and dependent on income and other factors; other programs are available to all individuals affected by MS. Please see the navigation on the left for detailed information on each program and how to apply. For questions about any of the MSF's programs, call 1-888-MSFOCUS or email support@msfocus.org.      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^          MS Pharmaceutical company- Patient Resources and cannot remember where you stored the phone number?       Just look at any of our e-Newsletters. 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If asking Stuart his opinion, he can only answer with regards to how something may have affected his life, with His Multiple Sclerosis.  MS Views and News /Stu's Views and MS News, appreciates your continued support and interest in our vision and goals.   To read our vision, goals and mission statement, visit  www.msviewsandnews.org  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Pharmaceutical -     Patient Resources   Avonex - MS ActiveSource (800) 456-2255 www.avonex.com ---------------------Betaseron   (800) 788-1467 www.betaseron.com ---------------------Copaxone - Shared Solutions (800) 887-8100 www.sharedsolutions.com ---------------------Extavia - Patient Support  (866) 925-2333 www.extavia.com ---------------------Novartis Gilenya Patient Support  (877) 408-4974 www.gilenya.com ---------------------Rebif  - MS LifeLines (877) 447-3243 www.MSLifeLines.com  ---------------------Novantrone -  (877) 447-3243 www.novantrone.com ---------------------Tysabri -TOUCH  Program (800) 456-2255 www.tysabri.com        Need Other sources?   Write to:  info@msviewsandnews.org     Sponsors for this e-Newsletter and our podcast series, have been provided by:                                  ================================       OUR MISSION:  'MS Views and News' (MSVN)  is dedicated to the global collection and distribution of current information concerning Multiple Sclerosis.  In collaboration with other organizations, 'MS Views and News' uses state-of-the-art communication channels to provide information for those affected by, or interested in MS. -Newsletter Disclaimer: ***Editor's Note: The intent of this newsletter is to provide information on various medical conditions, medications, treatments, and procedures for your personal knowledge and to keep you informed of current health-related issues. It is not intended to be complete or exhaustive, nor is it a substitute for the advice of your physician. Should you or your family members have any specific medical problem, seek medical care promptly.