The MS Society is looking for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to provide vital information on how coronavirus is affecting them. MS damages nerves in the body and makes it harder to do everyday things, like walk, talk, eat and think. Having MS alone does not increase your risk of getting Covid-19, but many people with MS are at an increased risk of infection, or severe complications. Thousands with the condition are classified as extremely vulnerable, and have been…
Local Cardiff residents have been involved in developing a vital research programme that aims to identify what factors might lead to a person developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The study could pave the way for much needed new treatments in the condition, and has been offered a £40,000 grant from the MS Society. Led by Professor Neil Robertson, Professor of Neurology at Cardiff University and Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital of Wales, the research will look at how a person’s…