Genetics
Gene variant linked to multiple sclerosis severity
Scientists have discovered a genetic variant linked with multiple sclerosis becoming more debilitating over time, in research hailed as a first step towards a new drug.
Jul 1, 2023
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News tagged with spinal cord
Neuroscience
Spinal-cord injury induces an immune deficiency in patients, study finds
Patients recovering from a severe spinal-cord injury can develop an immune deficiency that puts them at risk of developing life-threatening infections, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University ...
Jun 30, 2023
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Medications
EU watchdog's rejection of ALS drug angers patients
The European Union drug watchdog's refusal to approve an ALS drug already authorized in North America has been called "an affront" by angry French patients, who say they "don't have time to wait".
Jun 29, 2023
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Genetics
Scientists identify the first genetic marker for multiple sclerosis severity
A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.
Jun 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
6 dead in a meningitis outbreak tied to Mexico clinics as officials struggle to reach more patients
The death toll has risen to six in an outbreak of fungal meningitis that's tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border, and health officials say they have not been able to reach everyone who may be ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Health
Herniated disk: What it is, symptoms and treatment
The pain and discomfort of a herniated disk can significantly impact the quality of your life.
Jun 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Processing and grieving an ongoing loss does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief, says researcher
Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.
Jun 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
Mouse study suggests pain not perceived in the same way in people with Alzheimer's disease
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that in a mouse model mimicking Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pain signals are not processed in the same way as ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Genetics
Spinocerebellar ataxias: Study highlights a widely underestimated diversity
Spinocerebellar ataxias are a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases associated with degeneration of the cerebellum—a region at the back of the brain that plays an essential role in motor control. Patients have gait ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Neuroscience
How inflammation affects brain development
It has long been recognized that too much inflammation in the womb can harm an unborn baby's brain development, but exactly how it happens has been a mystery until now.
Jun 21, 2023
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