multiple sclerosis – Dr. Barry Dworkin

New evidence strongly suggests Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may help trigger Multiple Sclerosis. Opens the door to further investigation of the mechanism of the disease and if corroborated, lead to vaccines to prevent EBV infection.

January 14, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 14, 2022 Source:New findings ‘strongly suggest’ Epstein-Barr virus may help trigger multiple sclerosisStrong new evidence suggests a virus triggers multiple sclerosis Reference:Longitudinal analysis reveals high prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus associated with multiple sclerosis
Canada's MS prevalence is greatest in the world

December 31, 2013

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 31, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Canada has highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world: Study
Study refutes Zamboni MS-vein blockage hypothesis

August 19, 2013

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 19, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Canadian study contradicts hypothesis behind controversial MS ‘liberation’ therapy Reference: Evidence against the Involvement of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Abnormalities in Multiple Sclerosis. A Case-Control Study
Two studies demonstrate efficacy of experimental MS medication

September 20, 2012

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 20, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Experimental MS drug shown to reduce relapses: studies Reference: Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Oral BG-12 or Glatiramer in Multiple Sclerosis Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Oral BG-12 for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Why more studies are needed to establish if CCSVI is linked to MS

June 15, 2010

Madely Health Headlines for June 15, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Study adds fuel to debate over MS and blocked veins
MS sufferers rally for Liberation treatment: an illustration of ad hoc science

May 6, 2010

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 6, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: MS patients rally to demand CCSVI treatment
More studies will evaluate effectiveness of "Liberation" treatment for MS

February 9, 2010

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 9, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Centre to test for controversial condition linked to MS
New mechanism for cause of Multiple Sclerosis hypothesized

November 24, 2009

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 24 [display_podcast] Source: MS group to fund research into ‘liberation procedure’
MS Walk

April 12, 2009

Original broadcast date: April 12, 2009 The Ottawa Chapter of the MS Society will be in studio to discuss why you should participate in this month’s walk for MS to be held on April 26th in Ottawa.. We will discuss the progress being made to control this disease. Mark Lloyd, chair of the MS Walk…