Jason and Alice exchange heartfelt vows and get married, embracing the challenges of their life together. As they settle into married life, they discuss the realities of living with MS, including concerns about their future, intimacy,...

Jason discovers a new treatment for MS that involves a procedure to relieve constrictions in neck veins, which could potentially reduce symptoms. After undergoing the procedure, he hopes for a cure, but only experiences minor...

Jason expresses frustration about his declining ability to walk and the increasing difficulty of daily tasks. Alice tries to reassure him, but both are concerned about the challenges they might face in the future as his condition...

As Jason's physical abilities decline, he finds solace in his filmmaking after losing the ability to draw. Encouraged by his mother, he attends an MS support group where he meets Alice, sparking a new connection. Their relationship...

Jason expresses concern about his rapidly declining health, fearing he may soon lose his ability to walk. His mother acknowledges the difficulties of living with a severe disability and the loneliness it can bring, while his...

After receiving a film grant, Jason travels to India to work on a new project, bringing along his brother Leigh. However, the trip proves challenging as his worsening vision and physical limitations hinder the filming process and leave...

As Jason's multiple sclerosis worsens, reflects on the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis, expressing his struggle with constantly thinking about his illness and the difficulty of making his film. Despite feeling like time is...

2006, 25-year-old Jason DaSilva was on vacation at the beach with family when, suddenly, he fell down. He couldn’t get back up. His legs had stopped working; his disease could no longer be ignored. Just a few months earlier doctors...

This video showcases the groundbreaking work being done at the Australian Synchrotron to shed new light on the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. The video paints a picture of hope and innovation in the field of medical imaging,...

Capgras Delusion or Impostor Syndrome.is a type of Delusion of Misidentification Syndromes, in which the patient believes that a parent, child, sibling, or a friend has been replaced by an identical imposter. Multiple sclerosis, Paranoid...

In this video, we explore the basic biochemical mechanism of neuronal death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.

In this video, we explore the basic clinical presentation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. In the next video, we will take a look at the specific biochemical mechanism that kills neurons in ALS.

Exposure to ultraviolet rays may increase biodiversity of the gut microbiome in humans.

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel discusses vaccinating children under the age of six, the outlook for an annual booster shot that protects against emerging strains and how MRNA technology can be used against other viruses.

In this video, we explore the grading on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), so that you understand how to grade a patient's spasticity.

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of spasticity and baclofen, the major drug used in the treatment of spasticity. Also be sure to check out my video on the Modified Ashworth Scale!

Let's Donate to ALS Research | Most EXTREME Ice Bucket Challenge

Are you a caring and kind hearted person? Then you need to learn these 6 essential phrasal verbs.

Trigeminal Neuralgia (“Severe Facial Pain”) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Trigeminal neuralgia is a relatively rare neurological condition involving compression of the trigeminal nerve. The...

Eyelid Twitching (Eyelid Myokymia) | Triggers, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Eyelid Twitching (which is also known as Eyelid Myokymia) is a condition involving involuntary twitching or contractions of...

Oligodendrocytes are overwhelming! Join Alie Astrocyte as she explains why the glial cell known as the oligodendrocyte is so important, and why myelin sheaths matter.

Recent studies have linked Vitamin D to a number of health benefits. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that adding Vitamin D to sperm increases sperm motility by up to 7%. A study in Neurology suggests a link...

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of spasticity and baclofen, the major drug used in the treatment of spasticity. Also be sure to check out my video on the Modified Ashworth Scale!

It describes the cause for autoimmune disorders and lists some common auto-immune diseases.