Background The debate within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community initiated by the chronic
cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) hypothesis and the subsequent liberation …

Despite the absence of scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy of the “liberation
procedure” in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), thousands of MS patients worldwide have …

Background: Many Canadians with multiple sclerosis (MS) have recently travelled
internationally to have procedures for a putative condition called chronic cerebrospinal …

Background In recent years, shared decision making (SDM) has been promoted as a model
to guide interactions between persons with MS and their neurologists to reach mutually …

Background Following the initial reports of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency
(CCSVI) and the purported curative potential of venoplasty,(coined the 'liberation'procedure) …

Background Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) treatment is an unproven
intervention aimed at relieving some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite …

Abstract Background In 2009, Dr. Paolo Zamboni proposed chronic cerebrospinal venous
insufficiency (CCSVI) as a possible cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Although his theory and …

I have multiple sclerosis, but I also have blocked veins. Why can't I get my veins unblocked
in Canada, just because I have pre-existing multiple sclerosis? I agree, treatment for any …

Objective: The objective of this longitudinal study examined, first, whether people with
multiple sclerosis who previously advocated for angioplasty to treat chronic cerebral spinal …

Background: We conducted a rigorous review of videos related to multiple sclerosis (MS)
and chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) treatment posted by people with MS …