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Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...

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In MS, Disintegrating Brain Lesions May Indicate the Disease is Getting Worse

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

A new study reports the atrophy of brain lesion volume predicts the development of more physical disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Deep Brain Stimulation May Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2018

A new study reports dTMS can help to reduce fatigue symptoms in those with multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Balance Exercises May Help People With Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 2, 2018

A new study in Neurology reports balance and eye movement exercises may help people with MS to improve their balance problems and fatigue.... Read More...

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Men Hold Secret to Protect Women From Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

A new PNAS study reveals why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. According to researchers, a 'guardian molecule' that is triggered by testosterone appears to have a protective effect in men. When female mice were treated with the molecule, their symptoms of the disease were eliminated.... Read More...

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Antidepressant May Help Combat the Course of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2017

A new Nature Communications study reports the antidepressant Clomipramine may relieve symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover Simple Blood Sample Method for Detecting Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2017

Researchers have developed a new method for testing for multiple sclerosis. Using blood samples, researchers look for lower concentrations of sphingosine and dihydrosphingosine, two compounds linked to the neurodegnerative disease.... Read More...

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Powerful Biomarker of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2017

Researchers have identified a unique biomarker in the blood of people with Multiple Sclerosis. Using a simple blood test, researchers were able to identify those with MS and discriminate between people at different stages of the disease.... Read More...

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Computer Simulation Suggests Multiple Sclerosis is a Single Disease

Neuroscience NewsOctober 28, 2017

Using a mathematical model based on experimental data from multiple sclerosis patients, researchers performed computer simulations of the different known biological processes associated with the disease. They discovered the symptoms and disease course are produced by the same underlying mechanism that damages the nerve cells over time.... Read More...

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Allergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2017

UCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...

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