New treatment option Acthar for #MS attack #Multiple sclerosis

As someone being diagnosed with MS for over 20 years feel very excited about a new treatment option; Acthar for acute exacerbations of MS (multiple sclerosis) and that is an injection. Possibly, Acthar the new medication might be worth considering with MS doctors and nurses once available in your local MS community.To date options and for the last 30 years treatments have been rather limited and frequently only intravenous steroid therapy.The new MS treatment option Acthar has shown in clinical trials to help with a faster recovery, after an acute exacerbation of MS in adults and as a result offers more choices for patients to review. More information is available here with this release: http://www.mallinckrodt.com/about/news-and-media/2161169. Please,consider treatment decisions best made after a consultation with a, prescribing MS specialist so any risks and reactions can be managed effectively. Controlled clinical trials have shown Acthar to be effective in speeding the recovery of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. However, there is no evidence to date that Acthar affects the ultimate outcome or natural history of the disease.Common side effects and adverse reactions have included fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, elevation in blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes, increased appetite

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Who is Kaz Aston & what does she do? #monarchyonline #msclearguide #rotary

After many recent emails & calls from potential clients looking for Public Relations (PR) & Social media strategy for their international & UK businesses feel it is helpful to highlight what I do in this area. Of course, every project, conference or campaign is different but, often has similar goals or strategic priorities.

2016 has already generated an extensive range of opportunities to help both UK or international companies and my own personal charitable efforts for education with #Monarchyonlineorg, the London #MSClearguide & Rotary International, UK & London where I am a member of the historic Rotary Club of London based in Mayfair and the City.

So what actually can I do or am currently doing to help businesses?

You might have noticed I am very active on social media in particular with my four accounts on Twitter with @kazaston @monarchyonline1 @RotaryLondonSM @msclearguide that collectively have over 2 million followers. Also, I share information on facebook, LinkedIn, google plus and make short films for youtube where I have 143 short education or promotional films https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U.

As far as projects and positions currently I work and have for the last five years as an editor of a healthcare magazine and recently taken a new appointment as an associate editor for the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open Heart online cardiology global publications.

Also, I support UK & International  businesses, government organisations and charities with Public Relations (PR), social media strategy and marketing as an independent consultant.

As a Community Specialist Practitioner registered for over 20 years currently works with Kolabi.com for Digital Medicine Software Development, the UK largest MS Centre based in London and pharmaceutical companies for education conferences and PR.

Also an active global campaigner and the author & creator of the ‘Monarchy Clear Guide’ & ‘MS Clear Guide’ together with supporting charitable organisations, websites, social media platforms that receive positive testimonials from readers daily.

To promote awareness & understanding for campaigns I use Websites, TV, Radio, Short Films, Fashion, Sport & Global Social Media Campaigns to broadcast associated features or popularise brands hashtags #, to trend or go viral on twitter. Recently have been working with the Music Industry with pop stars Matt Goss and Justin Timberlake’s teams for social media PR.

As the current London Rotary Club PR & Communications chair working with online audiences of over 20 million people for social media campaigns and as CEO of Monarchy online have agreed, continued support for the rotary club of London in 2016 from http://www.monarchyonline.org. 
Also, to help Rotary support the London clubs with social media strategy and in 2016 will be helping Rotary International & Rotary UK PR teams for Rotary Image. Collectively these areas are really interesting on many levels and help with global education, charity campaigns and business development.

Please just contact me if you feel we may have synergy for business or can collectively support important marketing, humanitarian or education needs.

Cheers Kaz Aston

Diagnosis to Treatment Why Such Long delays for patients to get their prescribed medication? #Healthcare #GP

I am shocked to experience such long delays in getting a prescription after gaining fantastic advice and treatment from my GP (General Practitioner GP) when reviewing recent blood tests results over the phone. From the date of my blood test to getting the medication to treat my health problem has taken three weeks.
Have you experienced similar challenges? Is this similar in your area?

Interestingly, after being told some extra medication was needed by my GP and the prescription apparently being sent straight away electronically to my designated chemist, six phone calls were still needed.
When trying to understand why this is happening I recognise the pressures for GP's to see ever increasing numbers of patients, which they are managing very well under the circumstances but, this is not about the GP it's more linked to the pharmacy and GP staff from this and other similar experiences similar to this one.

Consequently, this is more about communication and when people are using telephone calls if people cannot always get to the surgery. Therefore, can only hope that the advent of using more modern communication will link to this area. As a person with an #MS #Multiplesclerosis diagnosis access to treatment, information and medication, is very important.
Additionally, as an MS campaigner and trained community specialist practitioner feel we must share these experiences to help improve services and reduce patient concerns that may also affect overall health. Therefore, ask you to share any useful experiences that may help me to add extra context to this challenge for primary care services.

Thanks so much and please just contact me if you feel can help with this communication or have a powerful experience you want to share.

Kaz Aston
#MSClearguide Team #London www.msclearguide.london
Contact http://www.kazaston.com/contact-ms-support
Twitter: @kazaston @MSClearguide

MS Nurses strive to always promote safety & best care for patients #MS #London #Nurses

MS Nurses push for best care options in #London

Very exciting times for #MS care services at the largest #UK #Multiple Sclerosis thanks to the dedication of nurses & the medical team.
Only yesterday nurses looking at the best & safest opportunities to improve care and services further.

msclearguide.london

New websites for 2015 for #kazaston with #gogirl #msclearguide #multiplescerosis & #monarchyonline

We are excited to share that our Kaz Aston blog has now been updated by the toolkit websites. Apologies again for any previous difficulties.

We are very excited to work with this company, as we shared last week online. A popular tweet on twitter
The Toolkit websites team are currently helping to develop some exciting new websites and landing pages for new and existing projects. As soon as these are live or we have a date that they will, this will be shared to help you visit.

 Don't forget you can access www.kazaston.com and www.monarchyonline.org two of our educational  Clear Guide websites.
 Think it might be worthwhile sharing a few updates that might be useful to follow us on social media sites.  You can follow us on social media sites that include:
 Twitter: @kazaston @msclearguide @monarchyonline1
 Facebook: Kazaston, London MSClearguide, Monarchyonline, GoGirl London & A&L Fashion London
 Pinterest: Kazaston
 Youtube: Kazaston
 Blogspot: Kazaston & Monarchyonline
 Soundloud: Kazaston
 Hashtags: #kazaston #msclearguide #multiplesclersosis #monarchyonline #msclearguide #superexcited
 You can always email us from our websites if you have more urgent questions.

Look forward to sharing our new website details soon.
Thanks for your continued support for all of our charitable efforts.
All the very best,
Kaz Aston
  

#MS UK DAY 2014 celebrates 21 years of support for MS

#MS UK Day 2014

MS UK is celebrating 21 years of providing support for people affected by MS. 

It was great to catch up with MS UK recently to see their head office and Joseph court in Essex fitness & exercise centre. We also shared the latest news about my work for MS with various global partners that are helping to spread the word to help recognise and provide support.

I am so excited by the support for MS that is happening in the UK and globally. In particular the Royal College of Nursing or RCN is really keen to help me in with the challenges of adherence and compliance with MS treatments such as, regularly taking the medication prescribed to help stop the progression of the condition in many cases.

These challenges are not just about taking tablets but also for lifestyle changes that may help with difficult symptoms that MS might cause problems with. Additionally, this is not just an MS challenge compliance difficulties can affect any health condition and sadly it does.

On the 4th of August I will be supporting MS UK with a twitter campaign using various # (hash tags) that I have shared the benefit of using to help people quickly find and share information through social media.

For this latest project I will be using #MSUKDAY along with other # hash tags they have now set up.

Further information is included in the article, below, from the new pathways magazine that MS UK produces for members of their organisation. Why not checkout MS UK WEBSITE for further information or have a look at my website Kazaston.com and our London MS Clear guide page London Msclearguide on Facebook provided FREE by qualified MS medical professionals because we want to help people with MS and not make a profit or ask for money to do this work.

Thanks again to everyone that has helped with this work in particular the MS unit at Charing Cross hospital in London. Additionally, Rotary in London especially the London & Barkingside clubs. The support Rotary has given and also does internationally Free of Charge has constantly been offered which is truly amazing and helps so many people that might need a helping hand or information.

Don't forget if you use twitter pop #MSUKDAY in your tweets to help support raising awareness about MS.  Will keep you posted on how we get on with our #MSDAYUK mission :)

Please can you help Rotary London to give the money a sponsor promised but not given for MS

www.kazaston.comPlease can you help with our support for the MS Society centre in Redbridge Essex UK.
Sadly a big UK Retail Company that I won't name has let Philip Lester & I down and just taken the sponsorship return from a 12 hour radio broadcast we did and not donated anything as promised last year to help the MS centre with transport services so people can easy use the superb MS Centre.
As Rotary supports loads of charities we must continue to do this and so need a little help to cover this financial loss of the MS Society in Redbridge Essex, while we carry on with the other important charity projects.
Please just drop us an email if you have any ideas to help the ms society Redbridge centre in Red Bridge.
Thanks so much, sorry to ask but need some help if possible.
Kind regards, Kaz Aston.
Email: Kaz@kazaston.com

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