Multiple Sclerosis

According to findings presented at the 2014 Probiotics Throughout the Lifespan Symposium, there may be a relationship between 2 types of gut bacterium and multiple sclerosis (MS) development.

A new test will aim to determine if vibrating soles can prevent falls in patients with multiple sclerosis, by training them to strengthen muscles and balance.

A novel target therapy for the treatment of multiple sclerosis may be semaphoring 4D and was effective in animal models, according to research from Vaccinex, Inc.

Depression can be caused by lifestyle factors in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to research published in BMC Psychiatry.

The chemical compound indazole chloride (Ind-Cl) initiated long lasting relief in mice models of multiple sclerosis.

The FDA issued a safety warning for the MS drug Tecfidera after a patient died from a rare brain disease while taking no other medications.

Results from a study published in the International Journal of MS Care suggest that magnetic resonance imaging may be used to identify asymptomatic patients who are at higher risk for developing multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and their neurologists noted some discomfort in discussing MS symptoms, found a survey presented at the ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS conference in September.

Multiple sclerosis flare-ups in animal models were blocked after a protein treatment, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.

Genzyme announced the FDA has approved Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

The launch of MS Radio aims to spread information, host discussions, and present features for multiple sclerosis patients, caregivers, and clinicians.

Multiple sclerosis is almost conclusively an immune system disease, not a nervous system disease, according to a study published in Nature.

In an 18-year study, researchers tracked cognitive decline in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Vaccines do not contribute to multiple sclerosis or other central nervous system demyelinating syndrome onset, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.

Ann Romney announced the launch of a neurologic center in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, set to open in 2016.

Calculation and interpretation of the anion gap is extremely useful in the evaluation and treatment of the patient with metabolic acidosis. In this installment, we look at case examples involving patients with multiple sclerosis and urosepsis; COPD, diabetes, and renal failure; and type 1 diabetes.

Inflammatory bowel diseases have an impact on the prognosis of multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in PLOS One.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Genzyme's application to include new information about its multiple sclerosis drug teriflunomide (Aubagio) on its label. The new labeling content is efficacy and safety data from two Phase III trials of the drug.