New Genetic Discovery Could Bring Us Closer to Cure

New Genetic Discovery Could Bring Us Closer to Cure

According to a meta-analysis that was published in December’s “Annals of Neurology,” three new multiple sclerosis genetic susceptibility loci have now been identified. Nikolaos A. Patsopoulos, M.D. and Ph.D., along with colleagues, had been investigating MS susceptibility. To find the consequences of novel susceptibility loci, a one-stage meta-analysis was done. There were seven genome-wide associated [...]

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New Cambridge University research offers hope for MS sufferers

New Cambridge University research offers hope for MS sufferers

A recently released Cambridge University study offered hope for those suffering from the ill effects of MS, multiple sclerosis, which is a degenerative muscular disorder. The study showed that through stem cell and remyelination therapy could be beneficial in restoring the damaged nerves throughout the body, even in sufferers of MS at more advanced ages. [...]

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New model to test new cures

New model to test new cures

Each day is a new day of discovery in the world of science. This makes it quite interesting and intriguing at the same time. In humans there’s a condition that inhibits the transfer of neurons or signals leading to distressing disabilities. They usually lead to active sessions of MS that last for almost 2 hours [...]

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New virus link could lead to cure

New virus link could lead to cure

Exciting new studies in the medical community have formed a possible link between a virus and MS. The implications are monumental, suggesting a possibility for prevention of the disease as well as a cure. Scientific research was conducted at the Queen Mary university in London and published in the scientific journal, Neurology. Scientists focused on [...]

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MS might not be autoimmune disease afterall

MS might not be autoimmune disease afterall

Multiple sclerosis affects more women than men. Doctors have long believed that the disease is an auto-immune condition. New research suggest the disease is not an auto-immune condition. Instead, MS would be caused by faulty lipid metabolism. The degenerative disease causes inflammation and leads to scarring. The scarring can cause profound neurological and nerve damage [...]

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Brain stimulation research shows promising results

Brain stimulation research shows promising results

A 26-patient clinical trial completed double-blinded at has provided Brainsway Ltd. the results assessing the safety and effectiveness of its Deep TMS device used in treating patients with MS (multiple sclerosis). The trial participants were separated into three groups: a treatment group receiving 18 Hz, (high-frequency) left pre-frontal stimulation, a control group with false-stimulation, and [...]

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Tysabri Offering Amazing Results For MS Patients

Over the past several years modern medicine has made great strides in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. In just the past five years three new medications have been approved by the FDA to fight MS with amazing results. The strongest of these is Tysabri. Tysabri was approved after studies showed that it could cut the [...]

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New MS Drug Shows Great Success Rate

New MS Drug Shows Great Success Rate

A woman named Jennifer Garner was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004 after losing the sensation of feeling in the entire left side of her body. The drug Rebif provided relief for a short time until her illness progressed to a point at which Rebif could no longer work to combat the symptoms of MS. [...]

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Wine is good for MS

Wine is good for MS

A research team in Belgium found that wine may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Though reasons for the effects were unclear, the team found that patients who suffer from MS relapse and also drank wine, had less severe symptoms. MS is an autoimmune disease that greatly affects the central nervous system. The two [...]

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