Happy Thursday! This edition of the Patient Worthy Editor's Choice is coming to you a little early this week. If you're reading from the United States, we hope you enjoy…
60% of all those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) also suffer from some form of sleep disorder. Fatigue is a more common symptom than even the well-known tingling and numbness…
You have a number of different cells throughout your body, all of which perform different functions or provide support. One extremely interesting type are astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells that…
Leszek Ignatowicz, a researcher from Georgia State University, recently received a 5 year, almost 2 million dollar grant from the NIH for his investigation into multiple sclerosis (MS). This project…
According to a story from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, the drug company Bristol-Myers Squibb recently announced that its drug ozanimod (marketed as Zeposia) is now available for public use in…
In a story from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, multiple sclerosis is known for its variability- one patient's experience may look nothing like a friend's with the same disease. For this…
The European Commission has recently granted approval to Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) for their multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, Zeposia. It has already been approved by the FDA in the US…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, an Italian study has found that people in urban areas are at a 29 percent greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). This…
According to MedScape, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors present severe issues for patients with autoimmune disorders. In particular, patients exposed to TNF inhibitors may experience inflammation throughout their central nervous…
Scientists at the Tohoku University reported in Asia Research News that antibodies are responsible for the difference between various disorders and multiple sclerosis (MS). These disorders affect the myelin sheath…
According to Multiple Sclerosis News Today, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently released new exercise guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis. Exercise is extremely beneficial to health, for those…
Being at peace with ourselves and our lives makes daily living so much easier. Of course, sometimes it's easier said than done. But one tactic may help improve comfort, confidence,…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy For the past five years, it has become more and more apparent that some people have a greater predisposition to suffer from…
As reported in Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Jessie Ace tells the story of receiving her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis at 22. She wrote, "I hate needles." She ranks being told…
Scientists say some myelin-damaging disorders have a distinctive pathology that groups them into a unique disease entity. The white knob on the left shows demyelination of a nerve fiber end.…
Edwin Chapman, who works at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been studying neurons for most of his career. He and his team recently made a discovery regarding SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder.…
According to ANCA Vasculitis News, recent research shows that patients with multiple sclerosis who are being treated with Lemtrada are at greater risk of developing severe ANCA vasculitis. The drug therapy…
As reported in WMS, Kathy Miska was beginning to have difficulty walking. This time, she knew what was happening. She'd seen the same thing happen to her sister, who went…
Technological advancement throughout the world will ultimately lead to new ideas and strategies within the medical realm. As reported by Azo Sensors, a team of Brazilian researchers is already…
According to WMC5, a research study out of Cleveland, OH, has been testing the impact of robotic exoskeletons on movement for patients with multiple sclerosis. For Kathy Miska, this is…
Cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, might not seem to have much in common, but some researchers now are pinning hopes on the same immune…
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Growing up, this sing-song refrain stood as nothing more than a reminder from my parents to eat my fruits and veggies. But it…
A news release from Benzinga shares that biotechnology company Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals is beginning a Phase 2 clinical study on EHP-101 as a treatment for patients with systemic sclerosis.…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent discovery related to myelin, a fatty acid that coats neurons, could have significant implications for diseases that impact it, such as multiple…
When some people hear "placebo effect," it conjures up images of sugar pills designed to stimulate patient belief. But according to Healio, the term has a different meaning in…
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