Funding CCSVI and MS Research

A recent discovery by Dr. Zamboni in Italy has intrigued researchers at the University of Buffalo, NY, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., and the University of British Columbia. There is a section of an article discussing UBC's involvement in CCSVI research below, as well as a few donation links.

"A medical centre in British Columbia says it wants to become the first in the country to test the controversial theory that multiple sclerosis patients have blocked veins, preventing proper blood flow from the brain.

'There's a large demand for us to look into this,' Dr. Anthony Traboulsee told CTV News. 'Patients are very excited. We are very interested ourselves, and we want to meet the demand of our patients.'


A group of researchers at the University of British Columbia MS Clinic, part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, are planning to study the theory, using a variety of imaging techniques. If it gets approval and funding, it appears to be the most comprehensive examination of this novel theory in the world.

They will be studying the findings of Italian researcher Dr. Paolo Zamboni, who believes that blocked veins in the neck and chest of MS patients lead to blood drainage problems and triggers the immune responses that mark the disease.

Zamboni contends that angioplasty surgery on these blocked veins, a procedure he calls the Liberation Treatment, can then open them. A preliminary study of the treatment in 65 patients showed it improved the quality of life for many patients, and as long as the veins remained open, symptoms of MS were reduced and new attacks were halted." (link to the article:
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091215/bc_ubc_ms_theory_09...).

DONATION LINKS:

UBC CCSVI Research: https://www.supporting.ubc.ca/onlinedonation/index.php?dsp=U353%20MS%20-%20CC...

McMaster CCSVI Research: http://mrimaging.com/donate.html

University of Buffalo CCSVI Research:
http://www.bnac.net/?page_id=497

MS Walk 2010:
http://msofs.mssociety.ca/2010WALK/Sponsor.aspx?&PID=1121311&L=2

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[kara98222]

I wanted to say another quick thank you to everyone for their comments. They mean a lot to me and I am truly grateful for such a positive response.

[kara98222]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the donation links can be found in the info for the video! And thanks for all the comments:)

[jaynecrocker]

I have a partner who suffers from SPMS and I found this video truly inspiring. My partner took beta interferons for 5 years after discovering LDN. He has now found his disease to slow down its progression and please, if anyone is reading this, do look into low dose naltrexone for MS. It isn't a miracle or wonder drug but 100,000 peopl can't be wrong surely? It is safe, harmless, non toxic and works! Thanks.

[cheeseontoast77]

Great video Kara. It looks like you take Copaxone if it`s a daily shot. Please look into LDN (low dose NALTREXONE) which you can take with Copaxone. My husband takes nothing but LDN and has remained stable for 5 years. Just one pill at bedtime and no shots to dread each day. Theres loads of info online - just Google LDN. Stay healthy!

[Jessica1963Forester]

Autologous stem cell transplantation is a procedure by which blood-forming stem cells are removed, and later injected back into the patient. All stem cells are taken from the patient themselves and cultured for later injection. In the case of a bone marrow transplant, the HSC are typically removed from the Pelvis through a large needle that can reach into the bone. Log on to ccsviclinic. ca for more information.

[Jessica1963Forester]

Dr.Avneesh Gupte, the Neurosurgeon at Noble Hospital performing the procedure has been encouraged by results in Cerebral Palsy patients as well. “We are fortunate to be able to offer the treatment because not every hospital is able to perform these types of transplants.You must have the specialized medical equipment and specially trained doctors and nurses”. Log on to ccsviclinic.ca for more information.

[Jessica1963Forester]

Other recent MS patients who have had Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT), or stem cell therapy have posted videos and comments on YouTube v=jFQr2eqm3Cg. Log on to ccsviclinic. ca for more information.

[Jessica1963Forester]

A group of Canadian patients just back from Noble have reported similar results. “I can actually see what I thought were long-dead muscles forming in my feet” said Larry Vermeersch of Kenora, Ontario. “My balance is back and I’m walking without a cane. I’m a pretty hard guy to convince, but getting these two procedures together has made me a believer. I’m looking forward to the physio ahead because I can feel everything coming back.” Log on to ccsviclinic. ca for more information.