Neuroscience

Unraveling the mysteries of multiple sclerosis

Leiden chemists discovered a new mechanism which might explain how multiple sclerosis shifts to a more severe form. Their findings contribute to unraveling the mysterious course of the disease. They have published their findings ...

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MS relapse drops during pregnancy but rises after

(HealthDay)—Rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) relapse decrease during pregnancy but increase postpartum, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in Neurology.

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Fingolimod cuts multiple sclerosis relapses in pediatric patients

(HealthDay)—Among pediatric patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, fingolimod is associated with a lower rate of relapse but a higher rate of serious adverse events than interferon beta-1a, according to a study published ...

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Brain iron levels may predict multiple sclerosis disabilities

A new, highly accurate MRI technique can monitor iron levels in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and help identify those at a higher risk for developing physical disability, according to a study published in ...

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Various clinical disturbances precede MS diagnosis

(HealthDay)—Various clinical symptoms precede the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) by several years, according to a study published online May 8 in the Annals of Neurology.

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Multiple sclerosis may be linked to sheep disease toxin

Exposure to a toxin primarily found in sheep could be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans, new research suggests.Carried out by the University of Exeter and MS Sciences Ltd., the study has found ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Recommendations to tackle multiple sclerosis

MS in the 21st Century, an initiative co-chaired by Royal Holloway, University of London Professor of Neuropsychology, Dawn Langdon has published their new manuscript "Unmet needs, burden of treatment, and patient engagement ...

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