September 30, 2025

Menopause does not worsen MS disability

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the News / Candice Nolan

A Monash University-led study published in JAMA Neurology finds that menopause is not linked to faster disability progression in women with relapse-onset multiple sclerosis. It is the largest study to date and helps settle earlier, conflicting evidence from much smaller cohorts. By Monash University – The National Tribune Using the MSBase Registry and data from […]

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Unemployment rises to 33.2%, women and disabled people most affected

Disability Spotlight, In Focus / Candice Nolan

South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, according to Stats SA. The number of unemployed reached 8.4 million. While 19,000 jobs were created, more than 140,000 were lost, leaving total employment at 16.8 million amid a slowing economy. By South Africa Today – MSN Women

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