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…
In an interview with Medgadget, Dr. Christy Sheehy and Dr. Zachary Helft of C. Light Technologies discuss up-and-coming technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases such as…
Published in Social Science & Medicine, a recent study conducted by Drexel University has shed light on how, even in a world of evolving precision medicine, there is also merit in…
Balance issues are often a difficult symptom to detect and track in those with multiple sclerosis. It is important that these problems are addressed by doctors, as they can lead…
We know that older individuals and those who are immune compromised are more at risk for experiencing severe Covid-19. These include multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Multiple Sclerosis is a rare…
According to a story from NeurologyLive, patients being treated for autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or myasthenia gravis could be at heightened risk of infection with coronavirus because…
The world is coming to terms with climate change and the vast number of changes that will come as the earth slowly turns up the heat. A change of this…
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Although ‘precision medicine’ has been mentioned in medical circles since 1999, according to a recent article in Pharmafile, technological advancements have now made it feasible. For years physicians have…
FightMND is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of motor neurone disease patients through funding research for cures. They've successfully provided millions toward research initiatives and clinical…
According to a story from newsroom.heart.org, one of the most substantial domestic policy achievements of the Obama administration was the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since its passage,…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a team of researchers from the medical school at the University of Massachusetts has revealed new information about the nature of neurodegenerative symptoms…
Body Image In today's world, negative body image is unfortunately very common. Research has shown that this trend occurs in women and men, both as children and adults. It affects…
According to a story from OMRF, things were looking dire for Tonja Martin after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This happened to her in 2010, and she promptly began…
In the age of booming media, it can be difficult to know or be confident that you are receiving correct information. When it comes to your healthcare or the care…
A New Working Group A team of healthcare professionals from the Institute for Quality and Efficacy in Health Care, the Drug Commission of the German Medical Association, and the Charité…
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