"I feel powerless to help them. There needs to be a change. And change ought to begin in the form of a policy shift." These are Jay Avasarala's words in…
Purdue University just reported that researchers have identified a biomarker (a measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of disease or infection) that could be an early sign…
According to a story from Dallas News, Shereese Hickson is a 39-year-old single mother. She has multiple sclerosis, and it seemed like her symptoms were starting to flare up again.…
The Annual MS Holiday Gala The Roanoke Valley MS Support Group invites anyone whose life has been affected by multiple sclerosis, including caregivers, family and dear friends to join us…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, the US Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a new warning for the multiple sclerosis drug alemtuzumab (marketed as Lemtrada). This warning…
Join us into the future for a moment as we take you through some exciting new developments in health tech! Just last week, the FDA cleared reSET, a mobile app that…
Niemann-Pick Disease Type C is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by malfunction of the NPC1 protein. This protein's dysfunction results in a buildup of lipids in the lysosomes. As a…
In 2013 researchers discovered something interesting about the protein BH4. They found that by inhibiting the protein they could reduce patient's pain. A drug was created called Quartet, and it…
According to the Des Moines Register, Iowa has a new medical marijuana program rolling out on December 1st, but many doctors in the state have reservations about enrolling patients. Iowa's…
According to a story from Fierce Healthcare, the decision by the Trump administration to curtail planned efforts to update standards of care for people with disabilities means that this community…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a team of researchers from the American Association of Ophthalmology recently released a study that highlights the dangers of unapproved stem cell therapy.…
According to a story from Business Insider, two researchers from Stanford University, Lawrence Steinman and Jonathan Rothbard, have decided to start a new company called Katexco Pharmaceuticals. This startup will…
According to a story from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Dr. Robert Fox and Dr. Robert Bermel, both of the Cleveland Clinic, recently spoke about new treatment improvements that are needed…
According to a story from pm360online.com, the biopharmaceutical company Principia Biopharma recently announced that they had achieved $10 million in milestones that are related to the development of its experimental…
You may know her from movies like Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy - but now Hollywood star Selma Blair has a new role she's tackling: multiple sclerosis advocate. Just…
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can effect every aspect of daily life. However, symptoms vary on a day to day basis and the lack of predictability makes the disease…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent study from the University of Zurich has illuminated the connection between the gastrointestinal flora and multiple sclerosis. The discovery illuminates the potential…
What is PML? PML stands for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. It’s a brain infection caused by the JC virus. The JC virus itself isn’t all that rare. In fact, its pretty…
As part of their work to support the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis, Biogen has been investigating a potential new biomarker for the disease called serum neurofilament light (sNfL),…
According to a story from Disability Today, Gary Campbell was just 30 years old, but his severe multiple sclerosis made him feel like someone who was three times older. His…
According to a report by CTV News, a number of clinics across Canada are offering an unproven treatment. These treatments focus on expensive and unverified stem cell therapies. The treatments…
A Texas company, which opened in 2015, promised a new treatment for a number of conditions. Simply coming in and subscribing to a routine of IV treatments could treat cancer,…
Human beings have long been fascinated with art. What stories does it tell, and what can we learn about ourselves from the things we create? Now, some doctors are investigating…
According to a UVAToday report, researchers at UVA uncovered a new piece of the multiple sclerosis puzzle. The secret lies with what are known as lymphatic vessels. Lymphatic vessels normally…
A recently published study has highlighted the role of a sub-group of astrocytes (a type of brain cell) in brain inflammation, which can be a feature of multiple serious diseases,…
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