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fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks agoAfter an initial panic, Silicon Valley looks beyond the H1-B
Many years ago, Dr. Stephen Hauser and his research team discovered how B cells were crucial to the damage caused by MS. They developed new treatments, including one medicine that is literally saving the life of someone I love dearly. (If you need hope here, read his amazing book.) I met Dr. Hauser a few days ago at a charity dinner in San Francisco, where he spoke about the breakthrough. I got to thank him for this miracle of science, while trying not to cry.
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Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoMy dad has Alzheimer's. He needs full-time care but we have been turned away from every facility | Jane Rawson
An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's requires constant care beyond his wife's capacity, forcing placement attempts into aged care amid long waits and family guilt.
fromThe Conversation
3 months agoPeople with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work
According to the major UK survey of over 1,100 respondents with MS, systemic failures in workplace support and welfare systems significantly hinder the ability of individuals to maintain employment.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months agoBenefits cheat who said she couldn't stand to cook posted 10k run photos on Facebook
Sara Morris, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, exaggerated her condition to fraudulently claim over £20,000 in benefits while actively participating in running events.
UK news
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