News tagged with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Ingredient in new MS drug linked to serious brain disease
(HealthDay)—The active ingredient in a drug that's expected to become a popular treatment for multiple sclerosis has been linked to four European cases of a rare but sometimes fatal brain disease called ...
Medications
Apr 24, 2013 |
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Early detection of MS treatment complication may improve survival
The drug natalizumab is effective for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but it increases the risk of a rare but potentially fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). A study released today ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 10, 2013 |
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Leukoencephalopathy risk factors ID'd for MS drug
(HealthDay) -- Drug company researchers say they've determined which multiple sclerosis patients are most vulnerable to developing a rare brain infection while taking a powerful drug called Tysabri (natalizumab).
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May 17, 2012 |
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