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Current Research Projects:
MS Research Training and Education (MSRTE Reg. Charity No.1043280.) supports research that has the potential to deliver practical help to those who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) now as well as research aimed at providing a better understanding of MS that may contribute to its cure.
The research team of the Bristol MS Research and Resources Unit is internationally acknowledged. It combines the research work of local academics and clinical expertise of health professionals. This unit is situated within UHBristol NHSFT and is connected to NHS research development and healthcare plans that offer unique opportunities to develop world-class centres of expertise for professionals and patients.
Research aimed at alleviating every day problems:
MS is characterised by patches of damage within the brain and spinal cord collectively called the central nervous system (CNS). Damage involves breakdown of myelin, the material that surrounds and protects nerve processes, and possibly also damage to the nerves themselves. Due to the patchy nature of these changes a variety of symptoms may be experienced.
These can include changes in sensation pins and needles, burning or painful sensations, loss of skin sensation etc. Movement symptoms including muscle stiffness and weakness or loss of movement control, can often result in poor dexterity or mobility.
Along side these problems fatigue, bladder dysfunction, and poor memory and concentration may be experienced.
MSRTE recognises that too little is done to help people with MS to manage these everyday problems. While the charity is open to all areas of research effort, current emphasis is on work aiming to alleviate the problems that people who have MS face every day. The research outlined in this folder is part of a series of studies being carried out at the Bristol MS Research unit.
