Letter from the Editor…
NMO. I often wish that acronym stood for something more interesting like “No More Oreos,” but it doesn’t. It stands for something that is much more significant and not quite…
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Q&A Brian Weinshenker, M.D. – The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation
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Newsletter Volume Three, Q&As
What are early warning signs that an NMO attack is imminent? BW: The major symptoms of NMO are optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. Optic neuritis causes eye pain and blurring…
Scientifically Sound – How Do You Know It’s NMO?
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Newsletter Volume Three
Because neurologic disability in NMO is intimately linked with disease exacerbation, it is critical for physicians to recognize and treat patients as early as possible. To this end, the specificity…
From Mascara to Medicine: My Life’s Unexpected Evolution
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Newsletter Volume Three
Posted in the Women’s Conference- “Our Kitchen Table” I’ve always thought of myself as a “goodwill ambassador for makeup” and empowering women through makeup has been one of my missions…
Things to Know About NMO with Larry Steinman, M.D.
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Newsletter Volume Four
We have an armamentarium of medications to deal somewhat effectively with flares of disease, and to help prevent progression of disease. NMO is sometimes associated with other conditions that result…
Larry Steinman receives Charcot Prize
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Newsletter Volume Four
Guthy-Jackson researcher, Larry Steinman, M.D., will be the recipient of the 2011 Charcot Prize, which is awarded every two years for a lifetime achievement in outstanding research into the understanding…
Letter from the Editor…
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Newsletter Volume Four
It’s time. I’m going to college. During the lengthy and rather tedious affair of filling out numerous college applications I began to contemplate the usual questions one asks when designing…
Brian Weinshenker Wins Dystel Prize
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Newsletter Volume Four
Guthy-Jackson funded researcher, Brian Weinshenker, M.D., has been awarded the John J. Dystel Prize for MS Research from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The award was presented at the…
An Overdue Appointment: NMO Patient and Clinician Meet After Five Years
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Advocacy, Newsletter Volume Four
“This is the first time we’re meeting,” said NMO clinician, Dr. Brian Weinshenker, during the 2010 NMO Patient Day hosted by The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation. He was referring to Pamela…
Connect the Docs
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Newsletter Volume Four
With your help GJCF is connecting NMO docs worldwide! Our maps of NMO clinicians continue to grow as we search the globe for clinicians who treat NMO. Thank you to…
Spectrum Welcomes Devic’s Support
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Newsletter Volume Four
Spectrum and Devic’s Support has been integrated to create the most comprehensive online NMO community. We’ve archived Devic’s Support posts, links and files. Devic’s Support members have been registered for…
GJCF Thanks NMO Fundraisers
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Newsletter Volume Four
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation gives a heartfelt “thank you” to all who raised funds and/or donated in honor of our cause on behalf of someone who had NMO. 100% of…