Another Good Reason to Eat Organic
Environmental influences are suspected to play a role in neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Certain environmental toxins known as “neurotoxicants,” including heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides are known to be harmful to the brain. According to the Society of Toxicology in the paper, The Role of Environmental Exposures in Neurodegeneration and Neurodegenerative... more
Thank you for attending the 21st Annual Tisch MS Patient Symposium!
Your opinion is important to us and we would love your feedback. Please take a moment to complete our survey. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and we will take into consideration all of your feedback when planning the 2019 Symposium!
... more
Learn more about the IMSMP, the 2018 MS Patient Symposium, and why hope is so important for people living with MS. Click here to listen!
Ibudilast Phase II study
By: Dr. James W. Stark
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published the results of a phase II study of a new Multiple Sclerosis medication called Ibudilast. The study looked at the rate of brain atrophy in patients with progressive MS taking ibudilast versus placebo. The study was considered successful in that they found the absolute difference in rate of change of atrophy between the two groups to be 0.00009, which was technically a... more
The IMSMP would like to wish our Jewish patients, friends, and supporters an easy fast on this Yom Kippur.
Physical therapy and wellness programs can be very beneficial for those with multiple sclerosis, but what about for the family and for caregivers?
A major area of concern related to the role of the caregiver and physical wellness is in regard to transfers and transitions. Transfers refer to a person moving from one position or sitting area to another location. Some examples include moving from a sitting position to standing, standing to sitting, or sitting in a... more
The IMSMP wishes everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah with their family and friends, a meaningful and sweet new year. May it be filled with good health and happiness!
Warmer weather is here and many with MS experience heat sensitivity. Heat sensitivity can be caused by a rise in body temperature from exercise, staying outside in high humidity, or taking a hot bath or shower. This can exacerbate MS symptoms, which we call a pseudorelapse.
It is very important to remember that these potential symptoms caused by heat and humidity are not harmful and are also temporary. Symptoms related to heat sensitivity usually reverse once the source of heat is... more
In observance of Labor Day, the IMSMP will be closed on Friday, August 31st and remain closed through Monday, September 3rd. A neurologist is on-call and may be reached at
(212) 265-8070 for any MS related emergencies. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Because you deserve only the best in MS healthcare. Experience the difference.
521 West 57th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
p: 212.265.8070
f: 212.265.8194
Join our mailing list today! Receive the latest information and updates happening in MS research, treatment and care including, Healing MS, the IMSMP newsletter.
* We don’t share your information with anyone.