According to an article in Biospace, Biogen, a biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, presented new data on its multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies at the virtual Meeting of the American…
Currently, multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune and neurological disorder, is considered either progressive or relapsing-remitting. But could there be additional subtypes? According to new research, yes. As explained in Medical…
Around 30% of all patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) experience some type of cognitive impairment or decline at the time of diagnosis. Around 50% of patients experience some of…
When I sat down with 38-year-old Adam Kemble for our interview, there was one point that he really drove home: “You have the opportunity to choose what you let define…
On March 11, 2021, Patient Worthy attended an educational seminar hosted by the Cleveland Clinic titled Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD): Educational Seminar for Patients, Family Members and Caregivers Focus…
From February 25-27, the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis will run its ACRTIMS Forum 2021, according to BioSpace. At this forum, Clene Inc. will present interim…
How much does our diet play a role in underlying health issues? In some cases, it might play an even larger part than we believe. As recently reported in Yale…
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), an agency under the UK's National Health Service (NHS), has recently rejected Zeposia. Zeposia is an oral, multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment…
In early January 2021, pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. ("Astellas") shared that its New Drug Application (NDA) and supplemental NDA for Myrbetriq (mirabegron) received Priority Review status from the…
Are you looking to get more involved in research, treatment, and awareness? Well, here's your chance! The University of Georgia (UGA) is currently seeking participants to join their study,…
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis are disorders that mostly affect the neurons located in the brain. These diseases are incurable, resulting in the death of nerve…
According to a story from GlobeNewswire, the biopharmaceutical company MediciNova, Inc. has announced encouraging results related in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in a phase 2b clinical trial. This clinical trial…
In a press release from the FDA; the FDA has new recommendations for a common mercury-based filling, dental amalgams. While the mercury in the tooth treatment isn't significant enough to…
Gut bacteria has been known to play a role in a number of conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. A new study has discovered a connection…
Michael George and his team from the University of Pennsylvania have recently uncovered new insights regarding autoimmune patient’s comfortability with care during COVID-19. They've been working since the pandemic began…
According to a story from PR Newswire, The Autoimmune Registry, Inc. (ARI) has recently released its first ever autoimmune diseases list. This list includes a total of over 150 distinct…
Did you know that there are multiple forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)? The most common form of MS is relapsing-remitting, meaning patients go through symptomatic periods and periods of remission.…
A series of articles recently published in FierceBiotech describe a discovery by Ohio State and Michigan University scientists. The teams have discovered an immune cell that could be tapped to…
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have collaborated with the international community to develop a potential way to test for spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), also called Machado-Joseph Disease. Additionally, they…
In early October, global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb announced the Canadian approval of ZEPOSIA (ozanimod) for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In particular, the drug is designed to…
In conditions like multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica, disease progression is spurred by the destruction of myelin, the protective coating around nerve cells. However, new research suggests that N-acetylglucosamine, a…
A study reported in NewsWise evaluates retinoid-x receptor (RXR) agonists as a treatment for recurring and refractory multiple sclerosis (MS). This specific RXR agonist, bexarotene, was found to help remyelination,…
Last week, biotechnology company Anokion SA ("Anokion") announced the FDA's acceptance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. Anokion submitted the IND for ANK-700, a therapy for patients with…
Happy Friday! September is a packed with rare disease awareness, as we've been featuring all month long. We wanted to make sure to draw attention to Dystonia Awareness Month, which…
Knowing how to help treat your disease and being able to afford those needs are two different questions. As reported in Newswise, in a study from Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, researchers…
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