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…
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…
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