Medical research
MS research could help repair damage affecting nerves
Multiple sclerosis treatments that repair damage to the brain could be developed thanks to new research.
Jul 21, 2013
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Bias pervades the scientific reporting of animal studies
A new study published in the open access journal PLOS Biology suggests that the scientific literature could be compromised by substantial bias in the reporting of animal studies, and may be giving a misleading picture of ...
Jul 17, 2013
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Health
There's a very simple solution to your lack of vitamin D
Despite living in a famously sunny country, we've been getting reports of widespread vitamin D deficiency for some time now. The solution to this problem is simply the judicious use of a plentiful, if somewhat maligned, natural ...
Jul 4, 2013
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Neuroscience
Researchers determine that brain reserve independently protects against cognitive decline in MS
U.S. and Italian researchers have determined that brain reserve, as well as cognitive reserve, independently protects against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis (MS). Their article, "Brain reserve and cognitive reserve ...
Jun 25, 2013
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Absence of gene leads to earlier, more severe case of multiple sclerosis
(Medical Xpress)—A UC San Francisco-led research team has identified the likely genetic mechanism that causes some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to progress more quickly than others to a debilitating stage of the ...
Jun 25, 2013
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New research points to potential treatment strategies for multiple sclerosis
Myelin, the fatty coating that protects neurons in the brain and spinal cord, is destroyed in diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Researchers have been striving to determine whether oligodendrocytes, the cells that produce ...
Jun 24, 2013
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Neuroscience
New treatment method looks to still tremors
There is no cure for tremor. That means for patients who suffer from the ailment – characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and shaking – ordinary tasks become increasingly difficult. Buttoning shirts, cooking ...
Jun 21, 2013
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Elan holders OK buyback, vote down three deals (Update)
Shareholders of Irish drugmaker Elan Corp. PLC have potentially ended a takeover bid from Royalty Pharma by voting in favor of an Elan share buyback plan.
Jun 17, 2013
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Neuroscience
Testing method promising for spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis
(Medical Xpress)—A medical test previously developed to measure a toxin found in tobacco smokers has been adapted to measure the same toxin in people suffering from spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, offering ...
Jun 13, 2013
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Irish biotech firm Elan rejects new Royalty bid
Irish biotechnology company Elan rejected on Monday the latest takeover bid from US group Royalty Pharma worth about $7.9 billion (6.0 billion euros).
Jun 10, 2013
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