Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

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Innovative drugs and new European treatment guidelines refine, improve MS therapy

MS is the most common neurological disease in young adults. There are about 2.3 million people worldwide who face a high risk of ever worsening disabilities from this disease.

18 Jun 2018

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

Up to eight out of ten patients with a brain disorder remain untreated or inadequately treated. But what is the best practice - and above all, most cost effective - healthcare interventions to bridge the treatment gap? This was the focus of the European Brain Council's study entitled The Value of Treatment which was discussed at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Lisbon.

18 Jun 2018

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

Dr. Cedric Garland discusses the results of a 12-year cohort study which showed that vitamin D3 can prevent type 1 diabetes in 80 percent of cases.

15 Jun 2018

New clinical trial of MS drug will be first to recognize needs of wheelchair users

A new clinical trial testing a disease-modifying drug for multiple sclerosis will be the first in the world to recognise the importance of wheelchair users retaining the use of their hands.

14 Jun 2018

People with type 2 diabetes may have increased risk of Parkinson's disease, shows study

People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of having a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease later in life, according to a large study published in the June 13, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14 Jun 2018

New robotic system can diagnose neurodegenerative diseases through eye movements

A new robotic system developed by UPM researchers and AURA Innovative Robotics Company can help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Parkinson, through the analysis of eye movements.

13 Jun 2018

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a unique process of brain cell death that affects the cells that are most vulnerable in multiple sclerosis.

13 Jun 2018

Scientists find key biomarker of Parkinson's disease in the retina

A research involving scientists from the University of Alicante and the United States notes that the accumulation of a protein known as alpha-synuclein in the retina is a key Parkinson's biomarker that could help detect the degree of severity of the disease.

8 Jun 2018

Black, Hispanic people may have greater risk of second hemorrhagic stroke than whites

Black and Hispanic people may be more likely to have another intracerebral hemorrhage or a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, than white people, according to a study published in the June 6, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2018

Disintegrating brain lesions could predict disease progression in MS patients

For decades, clinicians treating multiple sclerosis have interpreted the appearance of new or expanding brain lesions on magnetic resonance imaging scans as a sign that a patient's disease is getting worse.

5 Jun 2018

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

We know that exercise may help improve thinking skills. But how much exercise? And for how long? To find the answers, researchers reviewed all of the studies where older adults were asked to exercise for at least four weeks and their tests of thinking and memory skills were compared to those of people who did not start a new exercise routine.

31 May 2018

Alpine HC launches new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility

Alpine HC Group, the manufacturer of Opera care beds and mattresses, have launched a new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility. The beds have an adjustable base for orthopedic support that enables the elderly/disabled user to sit up in bed and elevate their legs.

From Opera Care 31 May 2018

Researchers identify workplace dress codes as hindrance for people with disabilities

According to the U.S. Census, nearly 20 million people of working age live with a disability. While past research has indicated that people living with disabilities face barriers in workplace participation, researchers from the University of Missouri have now found one hindrance to workplace participation for people with disabilities is the lack of appropriate clothing. This barrier increases their stigma and decreases their confidence.

31 May 2018

New portable device may hold key to faster diagnosis of schizophrenia

A portable device common in optometrists' offices may hold the key to faster diagnosis of schizophrenia, predicting relapse and symptom severity and assessing treatment effectiveness, a Rutgers University study finds.

30 May 2018

World MS Day

Today, it is world MS day. We aim to raise awareness of the current research and how treating the condition has changed over the years.

30 May 2018

New 3D brain organoid may hold potential in drug discovery, disease modeling

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine scientists have developed a 3D brain organoid that could have potential applications in drug discovery and disease modeling.

30 May 2018

AARDA collaborates with Allegheny Health Network and new AHN Autoimmunity Institute

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is proud and honored to announce its collaborative partnership with Allegheny Health Network and its new Autoimmunity Institute.

25 May 2018

Kessler Foundation scientists compare two tests for assessing learning in individuals with MS

A recent article by Kessler Foundation researchers compared two neuropsychological tests for assessing learning in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

25 May 2018

Slower rates of stimulation may be more effective in brain therapy, suggests research

One of the promising non-invasive brain therapeutic methods is the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. During such a procedure, a magnetic coil is placed near the head of the patient and a magnetic pulse is transmitted to a specific damaged region of the brain.

23 May 2018

Study shows link between better diet quality and larger brain volume

People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study published in the May 16, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 May 2018

Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Innovative drugs and new European treatment guidelines refine, improve MS therapy

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

Vitamin D and Diabetes: What You Need To Know

New clinical trial of MS drug will be first to recognize needs of wheelchair users

People with type 2 diabetes may have increased risk of Parkinson's disease, shows study

New robotic system can diagnose neurodegenerative diseases through eye movements

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Scientists find key biomarker of Parkinson's disease in the retina

Black, Hispanic people may have greater risk of second hemorrhagic stroke than whites

Disintegrating brain lesions could predict disease progression in MS patients

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

Alpine HC launches new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility

Researchers identify workplace dress codes as hindrance for people with disabilities

New portable device may hold key to faster diagnosis of schizophrenia

World MS Day

New 3D brain organoid may hold potential in drug discovery, disease modeling

AARDA collaborates with Allegheny Health Network and new AHN Autoimmunity Institute

Kessler Foundation scientists compare two tests for assessing learning in individuals with MS

Slower rates of stimulation may be more effective in brain therapy, suggests research

Study shows link between better diet quality and larger brain volume

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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