In some cases of multiple sclerosis, patients report a decrease in their sense of smell. This by itself is not unusual given the nature of the disease. A small study…
An organisation called PatientsLikeMe that helps to represent patients to governments and pharmaceutical companies has published a press release about the results of two recent studies designed to define and…
Donna Keck has multiple sclerosis (MS). She's 61-years-old and has lived a life full of health complications, reports Chicago Tribune. Nevertheless, Keck battled through these challenges and eventually founded a grounded…
A recent story from The Independent is touting the results of a clinical trial that tested stem cells transplants for multiple sclerosis. The transplant appears to help "reset" the patient's…
According to a story from McGill University, researchers from the school, partnered with scientists at the University of Alberta, have unearthed a new discovery that could lead to new therapies…
According to a story from cbc.ca, a recent study suggests that the benefits of summertime sun exposure may be more effective at preventing multiple sclerosis symptoms than previously understood. Prior…
Just recently, MMJ International Holdings announced that MMJ Bioscience has received proper Canadian licensing to grow cannabis specifically to develop cannabinoid medicines to treat patients battling multiple sclerosis and Huntington's…
According to a story from Xconomy National, some patient advocacy organizations are beginning to speak out about exorbitantly high drug prices despite the fact that many of them receive funding…
Recent research by a team at University of Cambridge suggests that a patient’s skin cells could be the key to treating multiple sclerosis. Reprogramming one’s own skin cells, the research…
According to an article from Neuroscience News, a new discovery may help explain why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. The new information may also be…
According to a story from The Independent, Britain's disability welfare program is coming under fire for its Personal Independent Payment (PIP) assessments. Statistical measures suggest that these assessments are taking…
Novartis and Pear Therapeutics have joined forces to develop digital therapeutic software applications to treat patients with schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis, reports World Pharma News. Novartis is known for the…
According to a story from wivb.com, a treatment for multiple sclerosis was recently recalled and taken off the shelves after some disturbing reports of side effects. The drug in question…
According to a story from PRNewswire, a recent study has revealed several new, less invasive biomarkers for multiple sclerosis. A biomarker is a statistical indicator that can be used to…
If you or someone you love has multiple sclerosis, you probably know a bit about myelin. The human body needs to protect its crucial nerve cells, so it surrounds them…
A new study has revealed several complications of a multiple sclerosis treatment. The studies illuminate difficulties surrounding a powerful drug treatment and potential pregnancies. Keep reading to learn more about the…
Multiple sclerosis represents one of the leading causes of disability in young adults. It’s an autoimmune condition that eats away at parts of the body’s nerve cells. Recent research by…
According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, five rare disease drugs just received coverage in British Columbia. The funding comes from savings accumulated thanks to a recent agreement that…
University of Glasgow scientists might have just come across an incredible new approach to providing patients with pharmaceutical medications on demand, reported first by International Business Times. This new technology…
According to a story from Independent, cumbersome delays and possible funding cuts are severely hampering England's National Health Service (NHS). These delays are proving very costly for patients with long…
When someone is diagnosed with a rare disease, or one that has no cure, it is not uncommon for the person to begin to have mental health challenges as well.…
The FDA has doubled down on warnings regarding balloon angioplasty. Proposed as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, the surgical use of balloons in the jugular vein has been deemed risky…
According to a story from CBC News, doctors are beginning to research the mystery behind the unusually high prevalence of multiple sclerosis among the people of Saskatchewan in Canada. To…
15-year-old Jonathan Gutierrez might just be the youngest superhero to date. Recently, a video of him went viral showing how he's sacrificed a lot of his youth to take care…
What if we could predict diseases before they happen? What if we could treat diseases like multiple sclerosis and pancreatic cancer before they fully developed. Microsoft is partnering with a…
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