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Leadership by Governments to facilitate national screening for vascular irregularities in people with multiple sclerosis emerged as a strategic global priority during 2011. The latest News Update from the Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia identifies 11 examples (described as ‘‘Global Turning Points") whereby actions by governments, the medical profession and individuals are providing important leadership in a rapidly evolving environment.
The Newsletter also references a number of research outcomes that illustrate why associations between vascular irregularities and multiple sclerosis are attracting so much attention,Signals sent by this action are mobilising medical specialists and researchers towards new approaches to improving the well being of people with multiple sclerosis.
For example, Dr. Michael E. Shannon the chair of the Canadian CCSVI Coalition Scientific Advisory Board recently said "Canada has the opportunity to become a leader in the understanding of how the venous system affects a debilitating neurological disease. The implications for people with MS could be life changing, and the possibilities to learn about other neurological disorders have immeasurable potential benefit." Dr.Shannon is an acknowledged expert in designing and running large clinical trials. He is well known to government and medical experts in Canada through his past positions as Deputy Surgeon General, Director General of The Laboratory Centers for Disease Control and Senior Medical Advisor to the Canadian Public Health Agency.
The latest News Update from the Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia identifies 11 examples (described as ‘‘Global Turning Points") whereby actions by governments, the medical profession and individuals are providing important leadership in a rapidly evolving environment. The Newsletter also references a number of research outcomes that illustrate why associations between vascular irregularities and multiple sclerosis are attracting so much attention.
Access the News Update at http://www.msnetwork.org/news.htm
Peter Sullivan
On behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia
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Action needed on Multiple Sclerosis screening and research
Leadership by Governments to facilitate national screening for vascular irregularities in people with multiple sclerosis emerged as a strategic global priority during 2011. Signals sent by this action are mobilising medical specialists and researchers towards new approaches to improving the well being of people with multiple sclerosis.
For example, Dr. Michael E. Shannon the chair of the Canadian CCSVI Coalition Scientific Advisory Board recently said "Canada has the opportunity to become a leader in the understanding of how the venous system affects a debilitating neurological disease. The implications for people with MS could be life changing, and the possibilities to learn about other neurological disorders have immeasurable potential benefit." Dr.Shannon is an acknowledged expert in designing and running large clinical trials. He is well known to government and medical experts in Canada through his past positions as Deputy Surgeon General, Director General of The Laboratory Centers for Disease Control and Senior Medical Advisor to the Canadian Public Health Agency.
The latest News Update from the Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia identifies 11 examples (described as ‘‘Global Turning Points") whereby actions by governments, the medical profession and individuals are providing important leadership in a rapidly evolving environment. The Newsletter also references a number of research outcomes that illustrate why associations between vascular irregularities and multiple sclerosis are attracting so much attention,
Access the News Update at http://www.msnetwork.org/news.htm
Peter Sullivan
On behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Network of Care, Australia
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