Advancing the clinical understanding of underlying disease activity and progression for the millions of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide is part of Roche’s commitment with the MS community.
CHALLENGE
↓MS is a progressive disease. While MS can present itself differently for each person, its underlying biology is similar for everyone. No matter what form of MS a person is diagnosed with, disease progression is present from the start.
↓MS is an immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system and the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults, affecting people in the prime of their lives. Disease progression was once only associated with secondary progressive and primary progressive MS but is now recognised in relapsing remitting MS, even if a person is not experiencing relapses.
FOCUS
↓MS and disease progression can be a complicated topic to understand. As the medical community gains a deeper understanding of disease progression and the different ways MS can present itself inside the body, it is also known that the disease can be managed and should be treated as early as possible.
↓“Roche is honoured to work with our health system partners and broader society to drive advances in treatment, committed to improve the quality of life for the millions of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Our hope is to create a tomorrow where neurological disorders, like MS, no longer limits human potential - to preserve what makes people who they are” mentions Dr. Naresh Nandram, Medical Ecosystem Partner, Roche Trinidad & Tobago.
For more information:
https://www.roche.com/solutions/focus-areas/neuroscience/multiple-sclerosis
What you should know:
• Multiple sclerosis symptoms are different for everyone.
• Even though the symptoms may be unique for every patient, the process of the disease is similar.
• Multiple sclerosis progresses from the start.
• Multiple sclerosis affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord; the severity of your symptoms will depend on the level of damage.
• There are multiple forms of multiple sclerosis, the type of MS is determined by the appearance of the symptoms over time.
• Early signs of MS may include:
o Sensory problems
o Movement difficulties or motor problems
o vision problems
o fatigue
o Cognitive issues
• There´s no current cure for MS, but thanks to the scientific research we know how it progresses and today we have more treatment options and many ways to reduce the symptoms.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (MSSFTT)
The MSSFTT is a support group for persons living with MS in Trinidad and Tobago. We aim to assist persons with MS and their care givers in practical ways and to represent the interest of everyone affected by MS.
http://mssftt.org/
mssf.tt@gmail.com
(868) 766-6600