High frequency of co-infection by Epstein-Barr virus types 1 and 2 in patients with multiple sclerosis
July 23rd, 2011 by kathibbetson
The hypothesis of a causal link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and MS
Link Between Environment and Genetics in Triggering Multiple Sclerosis
July 21st, 2011 by kathibbetson
Environmental and inherited risk factors associated with multiple sclerosis — previously poorly understood and not known to be connected
Tags: dietary supplement, environmental factors, multiple sclerosis research, risk factors, sunlight exposurePosted in
MS treatment hope after discovery of ‘missing link’
June 29th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Researchers believe they may have found a “missing link” in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Scientists said they have discovered a new molecule that stimulate stem cells to repair myelin
HOT off the CMSC Press: Rebif at first sign of MS delays progression
June 27th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Starting interferon-beta-1a (Rebif New Formulation) immediately upon an episode of a clinically isolated syndrome delayed progression to full-blown multiple sclerosis, but once-weekly treatment was less effective than the standard dosing interval, a researcher said here
Breakthrough in the Search for New Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
June 22nd, 2011 by kathibbetson
Synthetic chemical compound discovered, which inhibits the pro-inflammatory signals produced by the immune system in MS.
Tags: cannabinoid, clinical neurology, interferon beta, interferons, national university of ireland maynoothPosted in
Herpes-Like Virus Could Be A Risk Factor For Multiple Sclerosis
May 19th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Researchers found a statistically significant association between EBV viral infection and multiple sclerosis.
Hormone Precursor Inhibits Brain Inflammation: Molecule Moderates Condition Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases
May 18th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a steroid hormone that inhibits inflammation in the brain.
Tags: ADIOL-estrogen, mouse model, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, TreatmentsPosted in
Promising psychosocial treatments for pain in MS
April 29th, 2011 by kathibbetson
For some people with MS, medicines can provide complete relief from pain,but many pain sufferers do not achieve adequate pain relief by pharmacological means
Towards a cure for Ms
April 2nd, 2011 by kathibbetson
A team has set out to define precisely how the damage to the nerve axons occurs in MS
EBV and Influenza A Should be Avoided at All Costs by People with MS
March 10th, 2011 by kathibbetson
They found that epidemics of influenza A and Epstein– Barr viruses in the general population were linked to peaks in the number of relapses occurring in the study group of patients with MS.
