Neuroscience
Scientists discover blood sample detection method for multiple sclerosis
A method for quickly detecting signs of multiple sclerosis has been developed by a University of Huddersfield research team.
Dec 13, 2017
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News tagged with multiple sclerosis
Immunology
Cellular self-digestion process triggers autoimmune disease
Autophagy refers to a fundamental recycling process of cells that occurs in yeast, fungi, plants, as well as animals and humans. This process allows cells to degrade their own components and thus activate energy resources ...
Dec 13, 2017
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Medical research
Time of day affects severity of autoimmune disease
Insights into how the body clock and time of day influence immune responses are revealed today in a study published in leading international journal Nature Communications. Understanding the effect of the interplay between ...
Dec 12, 2017
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Neuroscience
Taurine lends hand to repair cells damaged in multiple sclerosis
New research suggests that administering taurine, a molecule naturally produced by human cells, could boost the effectiveness of current multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) ...
Dec 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic link found between the immune system and lymphoma
People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, a major new study reports.
Dec 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Team develops neuro test that distinguishes demyelinating diseases from multiple sclerosis
Mayo Clinic has launched a first-in-the-U.S. clinical test that will help patients who recently have been diagnosed with an inflammatory demyelinating disease (IDD) but may be unsure of the exact disorder. Neurologic-related ...
Nov 28, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sclerosis medicine can fight multi-resistant bacteria
Encountering bacteria with innocent names such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacteriaceae can lead to hospitalisation and - in a worst-case scenario - can also be life-threatening. The bacteria, which cause infections ...
Nov 22, 2017
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Medical research
How rogue immune cells cross the blood-brain barrier to cause multiple sclerosis
Drug designers working on therapeutics against multiple sclerosis should focus on blocking two distinct ways rogue immune cells attack healthy neurons, according to a new study in the journal Cell Reports.
Nov 21, 2017
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Neuroscience
Ozanimod successful in clinical trials for multiple sclerosis
Celgene Corporation recently announced results from two phase 3 trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of the drug ozanimod. Ozanimod was invented by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI). Ozanimod is a novel, ...
Nov 10, 2017
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Health
Luxembourg moves further towards legalising medical marijuana
Luxembourg, following a broader EU and global trend, took another step on Tuesday towards legalising medical marijuana by announcing plans for a two-year pilot project.
Nov 7, 2017
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