Posts tagged “Research”

Sweden Launch New Website for People Recently Diagnosed with MS

Kirsty

Posted on August 3rd, 2012

Swedish Neurological association “Neurologiskt Handikappades Riksforbund” (NHR) launched a new website this year, to coincide with World MS Day. The website has been developed to assist people who have been recently diagnosed with MS by giving them valuable information about the disease and how they can treat it. NHR coupled the launch with the findings of a report which they also carried out this year. The association say that the report, which questionned people in Sweden with MS about issues they face regarding work and employment, found that 1 in 5 people with MS say that they have lost their job due to the condition. For more information and to view the report, please see the website http://www.avstamp.nhr.se/Avstamp http://www.avstamp.nhr.se/ Tweet This Post Share…

Categories: World MS Day 2012

Tagged: 2012, awareness raising, multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, Research, Sweden, WMSD 2012, World MS Day

Research and employment – WMSD in Yemen

Kirsty

Posted on June 1st, 2011

On the 24th May in Yemen an event was held at the Faculty of Medicine at Aden University. The day was attended by officials, academics and members of the public, and a paper was presented on current MS Research. A speech was given at the start of the ceremony, followed by an update on the progress of the MS Society over the past year. The World MS Day topic of Work and Employment was also covered, in particular emphasis was put on increasing employer’s understanding and how they can best assist their employees with MS. In Adan mall, members of the society wore T Shirts with the world MS Day logo on and handed out brochures about MS to help raise awareness. The event…

Categories: World MS Day 2011

Tagged: 2011, Employment, Research, Work, World MS Day, Yemen

Tea and Biscuits, University Research and More – There’s a lot going on in Ireland!

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Posted on May 18th, 2011

Events for World MS Day in Ireland are well under way, as MS Ireland focuses on four different areas. In their own words: “Like the previous two years, MS Ireland has lots of activities and events planned that focus on the challenges faced by MS but also the many services and supports available. This year we are focusing on four activities: Supporting the global movement and their theme of employment. Sign the petition and raise awareness of your employment issues with relevant stakeholders The launch of the MS Living series – a range of information sheets about various symptoms and life events relating to MS. These are practical guides to addressing issues and managing MS as effectively as possible The launch of our partnership…

Categories: World MS Day 2011

Tagged: 2011, awareness raising, Ireland, petition, Research, Tea and biscuits, University of Limerick, World MS Day

Innovate and raise awareness. The Danish approach to World MS Day

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Posted on June 13th, 2010

Researcher in a box and other innovative ideas to raise awareness of MS in Denmark In Denmark, a ‘Researcher in a Box’ set off on a nationwide tour as part of the Danish MS month. He stopped off in six locations. He certainly entertained this group of shoppers. Watch the video below. Tweet This Post Share on Facebook

Categories: World MS Day 2010

Tagged: 2010, Danish, Denmark, fundraising, Research, World MS Day

MSIF releases research on the Economic impact of MS and results of an international survey on employment and MS to mark World MS Day 2010

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Posted on May 26th, 2010

New research shows that loss of employment or early retirement is the biggest contributor to the economic cost of MS “On World MS Day, we’re reminded of the costs MS imposes on those with the disease, on their families and on society as a whole. The report published today shows that loss of employment is the most significant factor in these costs. This is an area where we can make real progress with the cooperation of governments, employers and people affected by MS.” James Wolfensohn, former President of the World Bank. The Multiple Sclerosis International Foundation released two pieces of research that suggest that access to employment could significantly reduce the financial costs of MS. Counting the cost of multiple sclerosis A new report released…

Categories: World MS Day 2010

Tagged: 2010, MSIF, Research, World MS Day