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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Niamh McCarron says people with chronic illnesses and disabilities have been asking for remote working for years, often getting told that it can’t be supported, for a whole list of reasons.
Karen Hynes has been going to the MS Care Centre for eight years.
Neuro-rehabilitation services are needed by people living with MS, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries.
A new EU index shows Ireland lagging in its care of patients with MS, writes Lauren McCauley.
Only patients with specific medical conditions can access medicinal cannabis under the new programme.
The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions star (46), was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August 2018.
Pink diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
Former All-Star hurler Andrew O’Shaughnessy has always been positive about his condition.
Kevin Barron (59) was diagnosed with MS in his 20s and has lived in a nursing home for the last 13 years.
52-year-old Kate Tobin suffers from multiple sclerosis and brittle bone disease.
53-year-old Bandon native Fiach Lynch has MS and is running the Cork City Marathon in June.
MS affects around 9,000 people in Ireland.
The European Medicines Agency has recommended the immediate suspension and recall of Zinbryta.
Mark Wards writes about his journey from crippling depression to running the Dublin City Marathon for MS awareness.
Despite the uncertainty of MS, I’m honestly happier than I’ve ever been, writes Rosie McCormack.
The decision stems from the case of a man who developed MS shortly after being vaccinated against hepatitis B.
“I’ll stand up in Leinster House tomorrow and be announced as a person with MS – but that’s such a tiny bit of who I am.”
He said that while he was “doing as well as can be expected”, he is having problems accessing help.
This evening the Dáil is debating the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
The Cork woman says more investment is needed in disability services to ensure Ireland is a fair and equal society.
Joey Jordison has transverse myelitis.
Naomi Donaldson and her little sister were diagnosed with MS within a year of each other. She describes how they’ve coped with it.
It could have a big impact on patients’ lives.
“I thought this can’t be real, I just have to keep this up … I walked 100 steps, that’s like a marathon to me.”
Tyrone natives the Quinn brothers are recreating their 1980 marathon attempt to raise funds for MS Ireland.
Lucina Russell was diagnosed with MS in 2011. Here she explains why she is hopeful for her future.
Scientists have discovered a common process across inflammatory conditions.
Multiple sclerosis progresses differently for every person and while some individuals suffer great difficulties, others have thriving work, romantic and social lives.
A small study has found that further research is needed into whether dietary salt reduction could ease MS symptoms or slow the progression of the disease.
The drug has been made available through one HSE scheme.
Tom Curran, partner of Marie Fleming, has welcomed the news that Savitex will be available to patients in Ireland.
The regulator said the product will be available after an imminent change to current drugs laws.
The drug fampridine which has a brand name Frampyra has been proven to increase the mobility of sufferers.
Smoking cannabis helped with pain, spasms and to lift her mood, Tom Curran revealed today.
In the first ten months of this year, the HSE paid for 814 patients to receive the treatment.
The grief and mourning for the 59-year-old was palpable in Avoca today.
Independent TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is due to launch a bill in the coming days proposing the legalisation of the drug.
The independent TD is bringing forward a bill to legalise the drug later this year and will speak at the seventh annual Legalise Cannabis Ireland protest in Dublin later today.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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