Surprisingly simple cure for Multiple Sclerosis possible
by admin on 11/26/09 at 11:38 am
An Italian doctor from the Université de Ferrara who set on a quest to cure his wife may have found a cure to MS.
Italian Dr. Paolo Zamboni has put forward the idea that many types of MS are actually caused by a blockage of the pathways that remove excess iron from the brain – [...]
BioVista drug BVA-101 shows promise
Pharmaceutical company BioVista announced positive results from their pre-clinical trials for the drug BVA-101. According to their press release, the results were achieved against Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis which I am guessing is an ms-like disease in animals. I have written to Dr. Aris Persidis, president of Biovista seeking more information.BioVista is headquartered in Charlottesville, [...]
Full StoryDoes Cat Food Hold the Secret to an MS Cure?
A recent study of pregnant cats on a special diet may hold hidden clues about multiple sclerosis. In the study, cats developed an MS-like disease. When taken off the diet the cats recovered giving hope that remyelination is closrt than previously thought.
Full StoryMultiple Sclerosis Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
This is one piece of good news.
For reasons that are unclear, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) appear to be less prone to develop cancer in general than other individuals.
“We speculate that the lower risk for cancer among people with MS could be a result of lifestyle changes or treatment following diagnosis,” lead author Dr. Shahram [...]
Possible Solution for Negative Effects of Tysabri
You may know of the rare but potential deadly side effect of Tysabri. Biogen is testing a malaria pill used in treating progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), the brain infection that has been tied to use of Tysabri.
Helen Yates, Chief Executive of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) said: “We truly hope that the research leads [...]
Experimental Drug Improves Mobility
Some MS patients have seen improved mobility treatment with Fampridine. The medication can improve transmission of signals in the central nervous systems.
The experimental drug fampridine (4-aminopyridine) improves walking ability in some individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). That is the conclusion of a multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial, the results of which were published February 26 [...]
Oral Medication My Reduce Lesions
There is hope that this new medicine will replace daily injections. Laquinimod has been in the pipeline for a while and study results have been out for a few months.
“These latest data show the rapid onset and sustainability of laquinimod efficacy in MS patients,” said Giancarlo Comi, M.D., University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San [...]
Round Molecules Hold Hope For Treatment
Buckyballs are the most perfectly spherical molecules known to man. Researchers in Israel and Harvard have constructed buckyball molecules that have the potential to invigorate antioxidants and keep neurons in the brain functioning well.
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember Buckminster Fuller’s distinctive “geodesic domes” soccer-ball-shaped structures that the late futurist envisioned as ideal [...]
Vitamins Can Help People With MS
This is nothing new. There is a link between vitamin D deficiency and MS but recently there have been a few articles with several suggested vitamins that people with MS should look into.
vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin form)
probiotics (improves B12 abosorption)
cod liver oil (for vitamins A, D and DHA)
Certain vitamins and diet changes may [...]
Full StoryDevice Helps MS Patients Walk Normally
Here is one more story of someone who’s life was changed by the Bioness leg harness.
In 2003, Nicole Tassone fell while playing tennis. It took 2 years for her to find out she had Multiple Sclerosis. “The nerves are being exposed because the mylan sheath is dissolving so when I think to do something [...]
