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·February 5, 2017·5 min read

Stem Cell Transplants May Induce Long-Term Remission of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals immunosupressive therapy coupled with stem cell transplantation can induce sustained remission in RRMS patients.

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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Chronic Sleep Deprivation Suppresses Immune System

A new study reports shorter sleep duration can suppress the immune system and could answer why people tend to get sick when they don't get enough sleep.

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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Curb Your Immune Enthusiasm

Researchers discover a way in which to prevent immune attacks on viruses used as therapeutic treatments.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

New Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related Dementia

Researchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

20 Minutes of Exercise May Suppress Inflammation

A new study reports 20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory. The findings could be beneficial for those with inflammatory diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.

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·January 10, 2017·3 min read

Protein Build Up May Trigger Inflammation Associated With Alzheimer’s

An increase in aggregates triggers inflammatory responses in patients with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2017·5 min read

Immunotherapy and Gene Therapy Combinations Show Promise Against Glioblastoma

Researchers suggest using both immunotherapy and gene therapy to help patients fight against glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·December 22, 2016·4 min read

New Treatment Strategy Has Unprecedented Effects in Relapsing Form of Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical trials are showing positive results for the treatment of both relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.

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·December 22, 2016·7 min read

Direct-To-Brain Chemo Better than Systemic Drugs When Immunotherapy Is to Follow

Chemotherapy given directly to the brain in combination with immunotherapy may increase survival time for those with glioblastoma brain cancer a new study reports.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.