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Revolutionary eye imaging technique could transform MS diagnosis

Researchers at Durham University, UK and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran have developed an innovative approach to diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis using advanced eye imaging techniques.

17 Jul 2024

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

Integrating medical and research data, ensuring secure data sharing, and using advanced AI models offer immense possibilities to mitigate the impact of chronic immune-mediated diseases (CIMDs) affecting 10% of Europeans.

12 Jul 2024

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

11 Jul 2024

Researchers discover rare types of helper T cells associated with immune disorders

Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) and Kyoto University in Japan and IFOM ETS in Italy have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma.

4 Jul 2024

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

Having higher levels of inflammation in your 20s and 30s may be linked to having memory and thinking problems at middle age, according to a study published in the July 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Jul 2024

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Lead author Neta Rosenzweig, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases, and senior author Oleg Butovsky, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center and Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, share key messages from their paper "Sex-Dependent APOE4 Neutrophil-Microglia Interactions Drive Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease" published in Nature Medicine.

3 Jul 2024

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

A pilot study shows promise for a new treatment option for individuals with memory impairments caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).

28 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

26 Jun 2024

NAA's National Summit plans to address the neglect of Australians living with neurological conditions

Neurological conditions are on the rise in Australia and worldwide, yet despite being recognized as one of the nation's top disease burdens, neurological conditions remain under-recognized and underfunded.

22 Jun 2024

Ohio State study unveils white blood cells' role in nerve fiber regeneration

In a new study, neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a special type of human white blood cell that has the potential to regrow nerve fibers.

20 Jun 2024

Discovery of mobile regulatory T cells could revolutionize disease treatment

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that a type of white blood cell - called a regulatory T cell - exists as a single large population of cells that constantly move throughout the body looking for, and repairing, damaged tissue.

18 Jun 2024

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health.

18 Jun 2024

Mutated TREX1 gene linked to catastrophic DNA damage and deadly rare disease

TREX1 is a gene that is supposed to direct the maintenance of the entire body's DNA, but new research shows that when people are born with mutated TREX1, it causes catastrophic damage to the DNA over time, resulting in a deadly rare disease called retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy (RVCL).

13 Jun 2024

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a previously unknown link between two key pathways that regulate the immune system in mammals - a finding that impacts our understanding of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

12 Jun 2024

Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury

In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight" responses.

12 Jun 2024

Prolonged depression in young adults linked to cognitive decline in middle age

People who experience prolonged depressive symptoms starting in young adulthood may have worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, according to a study published in the June 12, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jun 2024

Low-birth-weight deliveries linked to cognitive decline in later life

People who give birth to infants less than 5.5 pounds may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life than people who give birth to infants who do not have a low birth weight, according to a study published in the June 12, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jun 2024

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

Study found that EBV-specific immune responses in MS patients showed higher IgG titers and cell-mediated reactions to EBV antigens compared to healthy controls, suggesting a complex role of EBV in MS development.

9 Jun 2024

Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Revolutionary eye imaging technique could transform MS diagnosis

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Researchers discover rare types of helper T cells associated with immune disorders

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

NAA's National Summit plans to address the neglect of Australians living with neurological conditions

Ohio State study unveils white blood cells' role in nerve fiber regeneration

Discovery of mobile regulatory T cells could revolutionize disease treatment

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Mutated TREX1 gene linked to catastrophic DNA damage and deadly rare disease

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury

Prolonged depression in young adults linked to cognitive decline in middle age

Low-birth-weight deliveries linked to cognitive decline in later life

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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