National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague, the member for Etobicoke North, for the energy and passion she has put into the cause of multiple sclerosis. Canada is one of the countries most affected by this illness. It is believed that between 50,000 and 80,000 Canadians are

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   managing the symptoms and slowing the disease's progression. In 2009 Dr. Paolo Zamboni, who is based in Italy, suggested that chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI, could be a main cause of MS. To treat this condition, he proposed a surgical procedure, venous angioplasty

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   quality of care when they need it in a timely manner. We know that with the advent of CCSVI many people who live with MS are desperate. They are living with a debilitating disease that, in fact, can cause them to become completely dependent on others over a short period of time

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   this problem chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI. His study raised the hopes of many who suffer from multiple sclerosis. Other studies have been conducted in a number of countries to try to establish whether there is a link between venous insufficiency and multiple

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  I would just remind all hon. members to direct their questions and comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Etobicoke North.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to quote again from the leading experts in North America in this field who say: We strongly believe that an adaptive phase II/III trial will allow for a fast and effective research path to get the answers we all need regarding CCSVI. To do otherwise

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure. As members are well aware, Dr. Zamboni from Italy has proposed a new surgical procedure to treat MS called chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or the CCSVI procedure. The CCSVI procedure consists of opening veins in the necks

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for all the work she has done to bring this very important issue to the forefront. However, I am somewhat concerned with her bill and about the concept of having politicians trying to legislate scientific research and trials. Even Dr. Zam

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   by Drs. Sclafani, Siskin, Hubbard, Haacke, McDonald. They say: We regard your Private Member's Bill... as a critical step forward in understanding CCSVI's role in MS as well as other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Tens of thousands

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to read something I got from an MS sufferer today whom the good member for Etobicoke North knows. The person states, “Canadians who have this disease are dying at the rate of one per day. Yes, we need studies but let's not abandon those people when we can act

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  moved that Bill C-280, An Act to establish a National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, multiple sclerosis was, in her words, “quickly stealing her life”. In 2008 she began life

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present two petitions today. The first petition is with regard to CCSVI. Over 15,000 procedures have been undertaken worldwide. Dr. Petrov reported that 62% of his 461 MS patients showed a functional improvement after treatment. Dr. Mehta studied

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present this petition regarding CCSVI. International data suggest that one-third of MS patients significantly improve following the procedure, one-third moderately improve and one-third show no to little improvement. Regardless, no drugs have ever

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present two petitions today. The first petition is with regard CCSVI. Over 15,000 procedures have now been performed in 60 countries. While the government has announced a request for proposals for phase I/II trials, leading CCSVI physicians

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present this petition regarding chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency or CCSVI. Over 15,000 procedures have now been performed in over 60 countries. While the government has announced requests for proposals for phase 1 or 2 clinical trials