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Bafiertam™ Oral Capsules Approved by the FDA for Relapsing Forms of MS
On April 30, 2020, Banner Life Sciences LLC (Banner), a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Bafiertam™ (monomethyl fumarate) delayed-release oral capsules to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This approval includes the treatment of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and active secondary-progressive MS (SPMS). Banner has not yet announced when the medication will be available to the MS community.
Read News ArticleThe Motivator 2019 Archives
MSAA’s magazine highlights and explains many vital issues of importance to our readers affected by MS. Columns appearing in each issue include “Ask the Doctor,” “Research News,” “Program Notes,” and […]
Read News ArticleWhat You Need to Know About COVID-19 and MS – Program 3
Featuring Barry Hendin, MD and Carrie Hersh, DO, MSc This April 27, 2020 live webinar features MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Barry Hendin, MD and the Chair of MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory […]
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Some helpful tips: Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Taking a walk outside while abiding by social distancing recommendations […]
Read News ArticleThe Motivator – Winter/Spring 2020
View/Download PDF View Digital Edition Cover Story Coping with the Emotional, Physical, and Mental Effects of a Pandemic By Susan Wells Courtney Wellness strategies and resources are provided to help […]
Read News ArticleCover Story: Coping with the Emotional, Physical, and Mental Effects of a Pandemic
By Susan Wells Courtney, MSAA Senior Writer Reviewed by Barry A. Hendin, MD COVID-19 and Other Pandemics As everyone is painfully aware, we are currently immersed in a worldwide pandemic, […]
Read News ArticleThe Impact of the Coronavirus on the MS Community
MSAA conducted a small online survey among members of My MSAA Community, our free peer-to-peer online forum for individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners. In this survey, […]
Read News ArticleAsk The Doctor: COVID-19 in People with MS
Dr. Barry A. Hendin By Dr. Barry A. Hendin MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer Q: What is COVID-19 and how might I be affected because of my MS? A: COVID-19 is […]
Read News ArticleUp Front: MSAA Adapts while Reaching a Milestone
Gina Ross Murdoch By Gina Ross Murdoch MSAA President and CEO The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has turned life upside-down for virtually everyone in the United States and many throughout […]
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