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PET brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis

A Brigham and Women’s Hospital study of 30 people found that, in patients with MS, advanced brain imaging could identify hidden inflammation not picked up on traditional MRIs

27 Apr 2024

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Apr 2024

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

In a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases.

22 Apr 2024

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.

22 Apr 2024

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.

22 Apr 2024

Fitness trackers and smartphones offer insights into multiple sclerosis management

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an insidious disease. Patients suffer because their immune system is attacking their own nerve fibres, which inhibits the transmission of nerve signals.

18 Apr 2024

Occupational cognitive demands may help stave off memory and thinking problems later in life

The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the April 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 Apr 2024

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

This year, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) granted $135,000 in awards to three Kessler Foundation scientists to support pilot research projects that exhibit promising potential.

13 Apr 2024

Interferon-beta deficiency alters brain response in neuroHIV mouse model

NeuroHIV refers to the effects of HIV infection on the brain or central nervous system and, to some extent, the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

4 Apr 2024

Trinity scientists develop breakthrough blood test for MS linked to Epstein Barr Virus

The test that was developed using an existing diagnostic procedure as its basis and has the potential to be applied in clinical trials that target the Epstein Barr Virus.

4 Apr 2024

Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later

Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the April 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Apr 2024

Top minds in multiple sclerosis to speak at CMSC 38th Annual Meeting

The leading research and educational conference for multiple sclerosis healthcare professionals in North America, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 38th Annual Meeting, returns to Nashville, Tennessee, May 29-June 1, 2024 at the Music City Center.

3 Apr 2024

Systemic Inflammation Index: A new hope for autoimmune disease management

A routine blood test that measures a patient's inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases.

2 Apr 2024

Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

Delphia Brown (left) exercises at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, a wheelchair-accessible gym in St. Louis operated by Paraquad, an organization that helps people with disabilities achieve independence.

2 Apr 2024

Fasting's potential in fighting cognitive decline needs more human trials

Despite promising animal studies on fasting and caloric restrictions for neurodegenerative diseases, human clinical trials are scarce, underscoring the need for more research to validate these interventions for cognitive decline.

2 Apr 2024

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

A major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition.

30 Mar 2024

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

The genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.

29 Mar 2024

Childhood obesity linked to over double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) shows that having obesity in childhood is associated with a more than doubling of the risk of later developing multiple sclerosis.

28 Mar 2024

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

New real-world research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) reveals that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a much higher risk of being hospitalised and dying from COVID-19 than the general population.

28 Mar 2024

Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

PET brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis

Study links acid-reducing drugs to increased risk of migraine

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

Fitness trackers and smartphones offer insights into multiple sclerosis management

Occupational cognitive demands may help stave off memory and thinking problems later in life

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

Interferon-beta deficiency alters brain response in neuroHIV mouse model

Trinity scientists develop breakthrough blood test for MS linked to Epstein Barr Virus

Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later

Top minds in multiple sclerosis to speak at CMSC 38th Annual Meeting

Systemic Inflammation Index: A new hope for autoimmune disease management

Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

Fasting's potential in fighting cognitive decline needs more human trials

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

Childhood obesity linked to over double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

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