View Article  Does the RT3 accelerometer spell the end of pen-and-paper questionnaires?
Here is a great thought…the arduous task of filling out boring questionnaires may soon be obsolete! Well, at least for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) whose activity levels must be monitored by doctors. Thanks to   more »
View Article  Hygiene hypothesis: Innate immunity, malaria and multiple sclerosis

Hygiene hypothesis: Innate immunity, malaria and multiple sclerosis

 

Institute of Clinical Neurology,

University of Sassari,

Viale San Pietro, 10,

07100 Sassari, Italy

Institute of ...   more »

View Article  Evaluation of Clinical Course Of Progressive MS In Brazilian Patients
New research indicates that the clinical course of progressive multiple sclerosis among Brazilian patients is comparable to the clinical course Previous studies have suggested that MS is more likely to occur in cold-weather areas such as northern Europe and the northern United States. To assess the clinical course and outcomes of progressive MS in the warm-weather country of Brazil, researchers utilized the   more »
View Article  Successful Thorough QT Study of Fampridine-SR
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) announced results from a thorough QT study of Fampridine-SR. This study evaluated the potential to cause an increase in the   more »
View Article  Smoking Has No Effect on Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Smoking Has No Effect on Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

 

 ST. PAUL, MN , USA–

 

 

Contrary to an earlier report, smoking appears ...   more »

View Article  Antibody leads to repair of myelin sheath in lab study of MS
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a human antibody administered in a single low dose in laboratory mouse models can repair   more »
View Article  Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period on MS
During pregnancy, relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has no distinct unfavourable effects on pregnancy, labour and delivery, according to   more »
View Article  New therapeutic target for the treatment of multiple sclerosis
A study published in the February issue of Nature Immunology provides answers about the role of novel adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and suggests   more »
View Article  No Differences Found Between Betaseron and Copasone for MS

No Differences Found Between Interferon Beta-1b and Glatiramer for Multiple Sclerosis:

 

Presented at ECTRIMS


 
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC –

Treatment with interferon beta-1b (IFNbeta-1b) ...   more »

View Article  Three Genomic Markers Correlate With Multiple Sclerosis:

Three Genomic Markers Correlate With Multiple Sclerosis:

 

Three gene variants have been found to correlate with susceptibility to multiple sclerosis, according to findings of ...   more »

View Article  Trial – for efficacy and safety of FTY720

Trial – for efficacy and safety of FTY720

 

Trial Information

Summary: A 24-month, double-blind, randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study comparing the efficacy and safety ...   more »

View Article  Oral Fampridine-SR on Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis

 

Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral Fampridine-SR on Walking Ability in Multiple Sclerosis

 

Sponsored by:

Acorda Therapeutics

Information provided by:

Acorda Therapeutics

ClinicalTrials.gov ...   more »

View Article  Trial for MS patients with Cognitive Impairment

Trial for MS patients with Cognitive Impairment

 

Trial Information

Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Titration Study to Assess the Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability ...   more »

View Article  Trial – Fampridine-SR (can it improve walking ability and muscle strength in MS?)

Trial – Fampridine-SR (can it improve walking ability and muscle strength in MS?)

 

Trial Information

Summary: A 21 WEEK STUDY TO EVALUATE SAFETY AND ...   more »

View Article  Rebif-New Formulation Drug Trial for RRMS

Rebif-New Formulation Drug Trial for RRMS

 

Trial Information

Summary: Quality of Life study for patients with relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis who are transitioning ...   more »