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Dismay over rejection of MS pill trialled in Norwich
This will leave some MS patients with no effective treatment choice.
By KIM BRISCOE, Health correspondent Friday, August 5, 2011
6.30 AM
A mother-of-two who has been taking the first pill to treat multiple sclerosis has told of her “dread” of being without the drug, after it was initially rejected by the medicines watchdog.
“I dread the thought of it not being available to me and this decision makes me sad and cross that it won’t be generally available to anyone else.”
MS patient Amanda Cook
In draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has rejected the drug fingolimod, which has been trialled in Norwich, recommending it is not made freely available to NHS patients in England.
What is it like to hear voices?
Hearing Voices
Mental health professionals usually define hearing voices as a symptom of medical illness. Many people who hear voices are able to live with them and may consider them a positive part of their lives. Many people hear voices but never find them a problem or need to seek help from mental health services.
The Co-operative and Procter and Gamble’s fundraising for Mencap
Young people with a learning disability feature in TV advert
Advertising campaign to promote The Co-operative and Procter and Gamble’s fundraising for Mencap
The Co-operative has joined forces with Procter and Gamble (P&G) to raise £300,000 for Mencap and ENABLE Scotland.
For six weeks from Wednesday 3 August, 3p from over 20 P&G brands sold in The Co-operative stores will be donated to the charities. P&G brands include Fairy, Herbal Essence and Pampers.
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