Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bacterial toxin a potential trigger for multiple sclerosis

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have added to the growing body of evidence that multiple sclerosis may be triggered by a toxin produced by common foodborne bacteria. The presented their research at the 2014 ...

Neuroscience

Modest familial risks for multiple sclerosis

Even though multiple sclerosis is largely caused by genetic factors, the risk of patients relatives developing the disease is lower than previously assumed. This is the conclusion of a new population registry-based study, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Short bouts of moderate exercise key to managing MS symptoms

(Medical Xpress)—Research from the University of East Anglia and funded by the MS Society has found that short periods of moderate exercise, like walking or cycling, can improve multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms.

Medications

First cannabis-derived drug authorised for France

France has for the first time approved prescription use of a drug derived from cannabis—a mouth spray used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, the government said Thursday.

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