Biogen Idec celebrates World MS Day

Biogen Idec will join the global multiple sclerosis (MS) community in celebrating the third annual World MS Day. The company said it continues to be the industry leader in researching and providing groundbreaking therapies for MS. So far in 2011, the company has brought more hope to MS patients through a number of significant milestones, it added.

"Biogen Idec is proud to be a leader in the fight against MS and is committed to providing support and hope for all those affected by the disease," said John Richert, MD,Vice President and Senior Neurology Fellow, Biogen Idec. "Our long term goals are to continue working with the global community to raise awareness of the impact of MS on the lives of those affected, as well as provide convenient and effective treatment options."

In 2011, Biogen Idec is also intensifying its European awareness initiative, "Mobility Matters in MS," with the ambition to increase awareness about the significant impact mobility impairment has on the quality of life of people affected by MS. Mobility Matters in MS provides support to people affected by mobility challenges and helps to define, validate, and share mobility assessments and management techniques.

The program includes a comprehensive website (www.mobilitymattersinms.com), a Mobility Champions' Toolkit resource for physicians and MS centers to effectively identify, manage, and improve mobility impairment in people with MS. It includes patient support leaflets, assessment tests, and an exercise video, and will be available to download and order via the 'Mobility Matters in MS' website.