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It was a busy few days in Indianapolis for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. The annual meeting highlighted not only new treatments currently available to patients but also work coming down the pipeline for future options.

The development of new monoclonal antibodies could provide benefit for patients with multiple sclerosis in the future. Exactly how they will be used and what their usage could mean for treatment remains to be determined.

There are many things patients with multiple sclerosis can do to help in their own treatment of the condition. Research is looking at how diet can help improve quality of life and make a difference in the bigger picture.

One of the scariest things a patient with multiple sclerosis can experience is a relapse of their symptoms, particularly after a period of calm. How they are treated can determine their quality of life going forward.

When the American Academy of Neurology met in Washington DC results were presented from studies covering a variety of topics and at different levels of completion. Many of those results could eventually have long lasting impacts on the field.

After discussing nearly 250 issues, delegates to the AMA's annual meeting left the organization with a towering to-do list. Here's a wrap-up of MD Magazine's on-site coverage of the June 6-10 meeting in Chicago.

Diabetic kidney disease does not have the telltale signs of other conditions which can make it difficult to spot. However, with the right tests patients can get the treatments they need.

Diabetic kidney disease does not have the telltale signs of other conditions which can make it difficult to spot. However, with the right tests patients can get the treatments they need.

One of the newest developments in the treatment of diabetes is the GLP-1 receptor agonist. With different forms intended for different populations it continues a longstanding pattern of bringing new medications into the pool of options for doctors to choose from.

There is no shortage of medications for type 2 diabetes but as the number of patients also increases work is underway to find the best options for everyone with the condition.

When it comes to stretching and exercise one of the most common options for many people is yoga. While there are some considerations to work with, some studies have shown it can also be beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis.

A recent study of a medication used to help patients with angina could also help those with diabetes. How much of a benefit it can provide remains to be determined.

With new medications and therapies being developed for a variety of conditions, a consistent message from the medical community can help move treatment forward.

Results from the TECOS trial indicate patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease treated with sitagliptin are not at higher risk for cardiovascular events or hospitalization.

The American Medical Association is calling for full disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, citing a need for further study about potential public health impacts of the practice.

As the market for Hepatitis C treatments continues to grow, the American Medical Association is calling for the government and payers to do more to ensure new therapies are affordable.

There can be significant obstacles for healthcare professionals in the United States treating Hispanic and Latino patients, particularly when a language barrier is involved.

A flying lacrosse ball weighs more than 5 lbs and goes about 60 mph in the girls' version of the sport. Despite objections that there have been no definitive studies showing wearing headgear protects players, the AMA wants sports authorities to require girls teams to wear helmets.

The American Medical Association's House of Delegates discussed the collision of physicians' free speech rights with patients' rights to privacy Monday. They also weighed whether to support universal background checks for gun purchases and distributing NRA gun safety literature to patients.

Diabetes is an ever growing problem in the latino community which also continues to grow in the United States. Addressing the condition in these patients is sometimes about more than just knowing the medications they require.

The new president of the American Medical Association is the group's youngest president in 160 years. He plans to focus on public health, revamping medical education, and reducing burnout during his term.

The violent death of Boston, MA cardiac surgeon Michael Davidson Jan. 20 was much on the minds of physicians at the AMA's meeting in Chicago. Davidson was honored in a memorial and the delegates resolved to lobby for ways to protect physicians from such assaults.

On Tuesday, the American Medical Association's House of Delegates debated the wisdom of forming a so-called Super PAC to help influence elections. However, the idea raised a number of concerns.

Although patients with diabetes who were at high risk for cardiovascular events did not benefit from treatment with lixisenatide, results from the ELIXA study showed that the drug is safe in this population.

Study results show combination treatment with empagliflozin and linagliptin effectively reduced HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The American Medical Association on Monday called the military's policy of excluding transgender service members "out of date."

Despite assurances from the Obama administration that physicians who provide marijuana to patients for therapeutic use in states where that is legal will not face federal prosecution, the AMA is calling for a law. They want an ironclad guarantee these doctors will have legal immunity.

The mobile health application industry continues to grow in the US, even though most of the apps aren't clinically proven. Now, the American Medical Association says it will work to come up with best practices for medical app developers.

In what could be a tough political fight, members of the American Medical Association's House of Delegates today passed a resolution authorizing a campaign to get all states to ban philosophical and religious beliefs as grounds for opting out of routine vaccinations. Only medical exemptions should be allowed, the delgates agreed.

As the diabetes epidemic continues to grow doctors are being faced with the task of stopping or reversing the trend.