News tagged with multiple sclerosis
Related topics: central nervous system , autoimmune diseases , immune system , brain , nerve cells
Adding steroid drug to MS treatment may reduce disease activity
Using a steroid drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) in addition to an MS drug may reduce the amount of disease activity more than using the MS drug alone, according to a study that will be presented as part of the Late-breaking ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 30, 2009 |
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Glutamate identified as predictor of disease progression in multiple sclerosis
(PhysOrg.com) -- UCSF researchers have identified a correlation between higher levels of glutamate, which occurs naturally in the brain as a byproduct of metabolism, and greater disease burden in multiple sclerosis patients. ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 30, 2009 |
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New pill to treat multiple sclerosis
A new drug for multiple sclerosis can dramatically reduce the chances of a relapse or a deterioration of the condition, according to a new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Apr 30, 2009 |
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Human ES cells progress slowly in myelin's direction
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin, USA, report in the journal Development the successful generation from human embryonic stem cells of a type of cell that can make myelin, a finding that opens up new possibilities for bo ...
Apr 09, 2009 |
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'Buckyballs' to treat multiple sclerosis
If you're of a certain age, you'll remember Buckminster Fuller's distinctive "geodesic domes" - soccer-ball-shaped structures that the late futurist envisioned as ideal human domiciles. Tel Aviv University ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Mar 19, 2009 |
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Hookworms in MS trial
Scientists from The University of Nottingham will study the potential health benefits of parasitic worms as part of a study investigating treatments for people with the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis (MS).
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 03, 2009 |
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Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with progression of MS
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, appears to play a role in the neurodegeneration that occurs in persons with multiple sclerosis, researchers at the University at Buffalo and the University ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 02, 2009 |
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Drug improves mobility for some MS patients
The experimental drug fampridine (4-aminopyridine) improves walking ability in some individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). That is the conclusion of a multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial, the results of which were published ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Feb 27, 2009 |
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Young smokers increase risk for multiple sclerosis
People who start smoking before age 17 may increase their risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 23, 2009 |
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Can breastfeeding reduce multiple sclerosis relapses?
Women who have multiple sclerosis may reduce their risk of relapses after pregnancy if they breastfeed their babies, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual ...
Feb 19, 2009 |
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