Prevalence of MS in Korea In South Korea, rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) are generally low. This is because the disease is most prevalent in areas where there is lower sun…
There are currently 11 treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States. Some of these are symptomatic treatments, and some actually slow progression of the disease. Before 2009…
According to a publication from BioSpace, researchers from Michigan's Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neurosciences and Multiple Sclerosis are taking full advantage of recent technological advances in neurofilament light chain testing…
Accio Expecto Patronum! With a wave of a wizard's wand, iconic Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has done an incredible service to the multiple sclerosis community, by donating over $19…
According to a story from sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk, studies utilizing data gathered in the real-world treatment setting are highlighting the characteristics of two different therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) developed by the…
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According to a recent article in The Scientist, Northwestern Medicine’s successful autoimmune and immunotherapy program is winding down and will be closed by the end of the year. The program,…
According to a story from Financial Buzz, the drug developer Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Inc., recently announced that the company had completed a phase 1 clinical trial for its experimental drug…
According to a story from Oklahoma's Nursing Times, Chrissy Brady was surprised one day when she began to lose feeling in her left leg. Then, for the next month, she…
According to a story from Medpage Today, a retrospective study has identified signs that can predict whether a patient has a significant risk of developing severe, aggressive multiple sclerosis. These…
According to a story from news.cision.com, the Swedish biotechnology company Cyxone recently announced positive results from the company's phase 1 clinical trial. This trial was testing the tolerability and safety…
According to a publication from NewZNew, the NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute in India plans on hosting an outpatient stem cell therapy consultation camp in Chandigarh on the last day…
According to a story from BioPortfolio, a team of scientists associated with the University of Zurich and others have made a remarkable discovery that could reveal new information about the…
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As reported recently in PhysOrg by NASA, researchers aboard SpaceX CRS-18 cargo flight are focusing on what triggers Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, both neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers suspect that…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent study has found that vaccinations are not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis. A risk factor is something that could potentially increase…
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While the last few years have seen major advances in all areas of the pharmaceutical industry, some of the newest and brightest talents are now focusing on cell and…
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The number of people in the U.S. who are permanently disabled or who die each year as a result of misdiagnosis is estimated to be over 100,000. EurekAlert recently reported…
Cyxone has just announced that the first person has been dosed in their Phase 1 clinical trial for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This trial is investigating the effect of T20K. It…
Femtech Femtech refers to any type of technology that is centered on women's healthcare needs. This includes wearable breast pumps, apps to increase pelvic floor strength, menstruation apps, ovulation apps,…
Heather White Heather White is a 41-year-old woman who was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency (CVID) back in 2004 after fighting frequent bouts of pneumonia. Doctors believe that she…
According to a story from cmfblog.org.uk, caregiving could be another career field that will ultimately see automation replace human workers. While it may seem difficult and even a bit creepy…
According to a story from ScienceBlog, the results of an international research study which was led by a team of scientists in Oakland, California and Munich, Germany, has led to…
Functional neurological disorder is a conversion disorder. This type of complex disorder is often thought to be linked with psychological symptoms, serious stress, or mental distress. With functional neurological…
Stem Cell Therapies While stem cell therapies hold a great deal of promise for many rare diseases, there is still a lot that we don't understand. Experimental stem cell therapies…
According to a story from Scleroderma News, a team of researchers associated with Michigan Medicine has been awarded a grant to the tune of $10.2 million from the National Institutes…
According to a story from the Madison Area Lyme Support Group, one of the most difficult challenges about Lyme disease is getting a confirmed diagnosis. Testing for Lyme disease is…
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