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Tuesday, February 26
Study - Clustering of autoimmune diseases in families with a high-risk for MS
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on Tue 26 Feb 2008 09:02 AM CST
Autoimmune mechanisms are thought to have a major role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. We aimed to identify coexisting autoimmune phenotypes in patients with multiple sclerosis from families with several members with the disease and more »
Sunday, February 24
soy-based substance might help fight MS
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on Sun 24 Feb 2008 09:20 AM CST
A natural substance made from soy appears to have amazing restorative powers when given to animals with a multiple sclerosis (MS)-like disease more »
importance of long-term data in multiple sclerosis
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on Sun 24 Feb 2008 08:42 AM CST
Natural history studies provide important information on the prognosis of multiple sclerosis and on risk factors for long-term outcome and thus help orientate treatment decisions and design clinical trials. Before the introduction of disease-modifying treatment, large longitudinal natural more »
Tuesday, February 19
Eli Lilly and BioMS Medical's multiple sclerosis drug MBP8298.
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on Tue 19 Feb 2008 08:53 AM CST
MBP8298 is currently being evaluated in two pivotal Phase III clinical trials in secondary progressive MS (SPMS) and one Phase II trial in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). BioMS will more »
Monday, February 18
Treatment of active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) with Treosulfan
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on Mon 18 Feb 2008 05:02 PM CST
Treosulfan (L-threitol-1,4-bis(methanesulfonate)) is a bifunctional alkylating agent with a favourable profile of side effects, approved for the treatment of ovarian cancer. Treosulfan has previously been shown to reduce the severity more »
Thursday, February 14
Which T cell types drive the autoimmune response in multiple sclerosis?
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on Thu 14 Feb 2008 11:45 AM CST
In multiple sclerosis (MS), the myelin that surrounds the axons of nerve cells is attacked by the body’s own T cells, resulting in slowed and disrupted more »
Sunday, February 10
Exercise Can Cut Coronary Artery Disease Risk For Some With Multiple Sclerosis
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on Sun 10 Feb 2008 10:41 AM CST
Results of a study suggest that people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis (MS) are capable of improving their aerobic fitness levels similar to their non-MS counterparts. While physical inactivity may more »
Natalizumab Has Benefits on Disability
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on Sun 10 Feb 2008 10:29 AM CST
natalizumab results in significant improvements in scores on health-related quality of life (QoL) questionnaires in patients more »
Friday, February 8
New Insights and Trends
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on Fri 08 Feb 2008 09:06 AM CST
The past few years have witnessed major advancements in our ability to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) and begin treatments that can favourably modify the course of the disease. In addition, there is now a much better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease and an increasing interest in “decoding” the more »
Sunday, February 3
Disease Severity, Sociodemographic Factors May Influence Mental Function, Motor Function Among Patients With MS
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on Sun 03 Feb 2008 04:47 PM CST
Among individuals with MS, the extent of mental and physical functioning appears to be affected by the sociodemographic factors, such as education level, and the severity of MS, a study published more »
MS in Genetically Susceptible Twins
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on Sun 03 Feb 2008 04:35 PM CST
A new study of twins suggests that living farther north of the equator significantly increases risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among those with genetic more »
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