Please take time to read this great review of the last five years from Peter Sullivan at the Australian MS Network of Care:

"Hi Folks
It is now 5 years since Professor Zamboni's work in relation to vascular associations with multiple sclerosis became widely known - resulting in the treatment of tens of thousands of pwMS across the globe for a condition known as Cerebro Spinal
Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI). It is being consistently shown that the proper treatment of this vascular condition, by long standing, safe and minimally invasive medical interventions, can result in dramatic (and at times immediate) improvements in many of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Of equal importance, is the avalanche of new research independent of, but complementary to, the real world knowledge being gained by vascular specialists when treating people with MS for this condition. The 'game changing'' significance of this new research is reflected in comments by many well regarded medical researchers.

Until quite recently an undercurrent of misinformation created uncertainty/disbelief/hostility (with some) that vascular irregularities could possibility contribute to MS progression. Subsequent and more expansive research not only removes the basis for this bias but also highlights an urgent need for far greater emphasise and priority to be placed on both neurovascular research and the mechanisms by which people diagnosed with MS are screened in relation vascular irregularities"

Thanks for you ongoing work Peter!

Kerri Cassidy

For more information see http://www.msnetwork.org/ccsvihistory.htm


Neurovascular Issues & Multiple Sclerosis : Historical Background
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On 27 June 2014 a study was published (Zamboni et al) about endothelium defects found in the internal jugular vein of patients with CCSVI conditions. Seven patients were studied using a scanning electron microscope - specifically the ultrastructure of intraluminal defects in the internal jugular vei…