Addressing sleep disorders early in individuals with MS is crucial. Insomnia and related conditions heighten fatigue risk, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and treatment to mitigate their impact.
Trigeminal neuralgia, a neuropathic pain syndrome, affects MS patients, causing sudden, paroxysmal pain in the face. While medications offer some relief, surgical intervention may be necessary. A multidisciplinary care approach shows promise in improving patients' quality of life.
Palliative care in MS goes far beyond end-of-life assistance, encompassing a holistic approach right from diagnosis. With a multidisciplinary team focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, it empowers patients to lead active lives throughout their journey. Discover the transformative power of early palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those living with MS.
ECTRIMS 2023's standout event is the MS Nurse PRO Session on Oct 11. Exclusive to MS nurses, it addresses pregnancy, childhood MS, and family planning, offering vital insights for improved patient care.
The MS Nurse PRO Annual Gathering 2023 united nurses from Europe to support patients with MS in work challenges, featuring expert insights from Inger Grethe Løyning.
WHO has endorsed three essential medicines for MS treatment. This landmark decision opens new avenues for improved care and access to treatment for the approximately 2.8 million people worldwide living with MS.
Research is extremly important for MS nurses as it allows for a better understanding about how it is implemented in clinical practice and to improve patient outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has indefinitely changed our health system. It has also stimulated MS healthcare professionals to find new solutions to deliver interventions to people with MS. Read exactly how here.
Guest blogpost written by Megan Roberts, MS Nurse. Living with MS is hard- the role of the MS nurse is to make living with MS a little easier for everyone with MS – not just those on DMTs. MS nursing is part science, part art- and mostly heart.
Flexible learning opportunities allowing individuals to work and study at the same time are very much welcomed by the nursing community. They bring both career development as well as innovative new responses to practical issues. Read about some fo the MS Nurse PRO experiences.
The coping behavior of patients living with MS has been highly connected to the social support they received, especially support by family, friends, or other patients with MS. The Young People's Network started by EMSP offers just that!
It's official, we are adding a new course to our Catalogue! Starting in Octobert, MS Nurse PRO, supported by ECTRIMS is launching an advanced module on 'Research in MS Nursing Practice'.
'How will drinking alcohol affect my MS?' is probably a question our nursing community has heard many times. We have collected a number of facts, research, and tips for you to bare in mind during your next appointment.
A huge welcome to our Hungarian-speaking community members. We are looking forward to hearing and learning from you.
MS Nurse PRO hosted it's Annual MS Nursing Community Gathering on April 29 in English, Dutch, German, Spanish or Romanian! The participants had the opportunity to hear about DMT and connect with other nurses around Europe.
Guest blogpost written by Anika Biel, specialist in urology, med. tumor therapy, sexual medicine, medical quality management. Bladder dysfunction is very common among people with MS. The challenges are varied and can affect up to 95% of patients with MS. Find out more about the link between MS and bladder function, consequences of non-treatment and diagnostic options.
Currently there is no cure for MS. Yet, there are more and more treatments that help patients manage it better. Find our more about the recent treatments.
There have been concerns about the hepatitis B vaccine and its possible association with MS. However, numerous scientific studies and expert panel reviews proved that hepatitis B vaccination does not cause or worsen MS.
Read this interesting whitepaper on the complex role of the MS nurse, based on a collaboration of six MS NPs from clinics across Canada.
MS Nurse PRO was present at the Annual Conference of the Flemish Professional Association for Self-employed Nurses (VBZV vzw) which took place in October 2021.
Expanding on our 2021 Spring Newsletter, we have gathered new information regarding the impact and recommendations of the COVID-19 vaccines for people with MS.
Winter is fast approaching, with days getting shorter, and temperatures dropping, which made us think – as the seasons change, does this impact upon a person’s MS? And if so, how?
MS is most commonly diagnosed in young women, at a time when many will still be considering starting or expanding their family. As more disease modifying treatments (DMTs) become available, what are the latest recommendations regarding their use during pregnancy?
MS Nurse PRO has been re-launched in Romania during an educational event attended by around 100 nurses and carers.
The 2021 EMSPx MS Nurse PRO Conference expanded on the current evolution of MS medical treatment its impact on MS nursing.
The 2021 EMSPx MS Nurse PRO Conference expanded on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on MS care, collecting best practices from different counties across Europe.
Co-organised by MS Nurse PRO, the 2021 EMSP Conference put the MS nurse community at the center of the event! One of the focal points of the conference was the importance of a good patient-nurse relationship.