CCSVI Web Streaming Event
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will be holding a webcast for the general public and the media on the topic of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS.
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
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| Speakers: |
Yves Savoie, President & CEO, MS Society
Dr. Jock Murray, Founding Director Dalhousie MS Clinic
Karen Torrie-Racine, person with MS |
Participants will also have the opportunity to post a question online via Twitter or Facebook.
For those that cannot attend, you can sign-up to receive notification of when we post the videos to YouTube.
Contact us (1-866-922-6065 and ask for "the webcast extension") if you have any concerns.
Alberta Health Services and CCSVI
Alberta Health Services statement on venous imaging and angioplasty in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
February 16, 2010
Two recent studies by an Italian vascular surgeon, Dr. Paolo Zamboni, describing a potential new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), have generated significant interest. The studies by Dr. Zamboni suggest that there may be an association between chronic cerebrospinal venous abnormalities and MS. However, this possible association requires confirmation by independent investigators conducting larger, “controlled” research trials. In fact, preliminary results from the University of Buffalo suggest the association is much weaker than that reported by Dr. Zamboni. Funding for further studies is currently being expedited by MS Societies in several countries including Canada. Read More...
 Mr. Lube Promotion
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CCSVI Information Session
Due to technical difficulties, a video of the CCSVI presentation held on February 6, 2010 is not available. Here is a link to a similar presentation held by the Manitoba MS Clinic: Video presentation.
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