According to an article from Vanguard, only a year after Pat and Ken were married, Ken was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He was 29 years old. They had planned to…
Ded Rranxburgaj, 48, currently living in Southgate, Michigan is being threatened with deportation, although his wife suffering from multiple sclerosis, reported MSN News. While fighting the deportation from every angle, Ded…
According to a story from ibtimes.co.uk, Sue Cox, a 65 year old Welsh woman from Cwmbran, has sought alternative methods for dealing with the worst symptoms of her multiple sclerosis.…
According to a story from Drug Discovery & Development, The European Commission announced its approval of marketing certification for OCREVUS, a treatment for relapsing types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The…
Did you know estrogen can help protect the body from multiple sclerosis? A recent study by a team at UCLA solidified this finding and discovered how it works. Read on…
A famous quote attributed to the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, illuminates the importance of diet in disease treatment. For those who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), modern science might…
A recent study has revealed a possible mechanism for the repair of nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis. Research at the University of California has found that gene expression in certain…
A new study suggests that the antidepressant medication clomipramine may function to relieve symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In this instance, the drug was tested to treat progressive multiple sclerosis, in…
If you have a rare disease, chances are, sometimes you feel all alone in your experience. When you look around, there are people all over the world fighting similar battles.…
Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered something big: molecules unique to the blood of people who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS, a chronic neurological disease that affects the…
A recent study, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neuroscience & Psychiatry, suggests that diets heavy in fat can increase the risk of relapse in children with multiple sclerosis (MS).…
GW Pharmaceuticals is a British biopharmaceutical company known for its treatment in multiple sclerosis. They are also known as one of the pioneers in the cannabis industry. Since they were…
Good news for patients suffering from neurological disorders that may have taken away their ability to walk. Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke and other diseases can often lead to paralysis.…
Everyone seems to have Epstein-Barr in my family. My mom, who has celiac disease and sciatica, and my sister, who has lichen sclerosis. Given that typical MDs don't seem to have…
Prepping for bedtime in my house is like going into battle. The children are provided the first warning around 7:30 p.m. From that moment forward, everything revolves around the mission-critical…
As autoimmune disorders become an increasing problem throughout the world, particularly in developed countries, there has been an increasing amount of research dedicated to finding a cure, and the role…
A new study shows that two specific compounds found in common sunscreen are actually effective as multiple sclerosis symptom suppressors. These two substances are salate derivatives and are also part…
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. In patients with MS, their immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath that usually covers nerve fibers. These nerve…
The other day while I was shadowing a neurologist, I encountered a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient. The patient's MS was stable and he was doing quite well on his medications.…
Have you ever been handed a questionnaire at the doctor's office and wondered why and how it was relevant? Where does it go? Who has the time to read all…
In a surprising development, Canadian researchers have discovered that a common drug used to treat acne may be of benefit to thousands of patients around the world who’ve been newly…
You know the old adage that if you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile? While it is highly unlikely that whoever this “someone” is will take 63,360 times…
Fun fact about Bradley Mann: he used to feed boiled eggs to the pet raccoon at his nursery school. Trust me, this is only the start to an interesting life…
Welcome back Patient Worthians! This week we have some exciting news for the MS community. Additionally, we have some great tips on how to build your CF dream team. Also,…
In two weeks, Ocrevus will be available to those suffering from both relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the most common form, and primary progressive MS, which affects about 10 to 15…
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