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·June 26, 2020

Alternative medicine is widespread among people with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis patients are nine times more likely to discuss the use of alternative medicines, including cannabis, with their neurologists as treatment options than they were in 2001. 81% of MS patients report the use of dietary supplements to help with disease management, and 39% report participating in mindfulness and other mind-body therapies. 30% of patients reported using marijuana to help treat their symptoms. Read More

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·May 23, 2020

Multiple sclerosis risk 29% higher for people living in urban areas

Higher levels of air pollution associated with urban living could put people at a 29% increased risk of multiple sclerosis. Read More

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·May 20, 2020

Blood test may help predict whose multiple sclerosis will get worse

A new blood test can help predict which patients with multiple sclerosis will see a decline in their condition over 12 months. The test looks for a biomarker called neurofilament light chain, a protein that can be detected as nerve cells die. People with higher levels of the protein were 40-70% more likely to experience worsening symptoms over a year than those with lower levels. Read More

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·May 19, 2020

Animal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosis

Human iPSCs transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis help repair cell damage and restore function. Read More

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·May 14, 2020

Local inflammatory cells are characteristic for advanced multiple sclerosis

In late-stage multiple sclerosis, inflammatory cells no longer enter the brain via the bloodstream, but instead the cells arise in memory from local memory cells inside the brain. The findings suggest during the late phases of multiple sclerosis, the disease is occurring entirely inside the brain. Read More

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·April 13, 2020

Toxic cell atlas guides new therapies for neurodegeneration

A new method called Tox-seq found only one sub-group of microglia caused oxidative stress. The gene expression signatures of this sub-group from a mouse model matched patterns observed in cells suspected of causing damage in progressive multiple sclerosis patients. The pattern of gene expression associated with oxidative stress in mouse cells included genes involved in coagulation. Read More

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·April 6, 2020

Compound in fruit peels halts damage and spurs neuronal repair in multiple sclerosis

Ursolic acid, a compound abundant in fruit peels and some herbs, appears to decrease further neural damage and help regenerate myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis. Study reveals ursolic acid suppresses TH17 cells, which are one of the main drivers in the pathological autoimmune response of MS. Read More

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·March 28, 2020

FDA approves ozanimod for treatment of multiple sclerosis

The FDA has approved a new drug named Ozanimod for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Ozanimod binds to receptors in lymphocytes' surfaces, preventing them from reaching the brain. As the number of active lymphocytes decreases, the attack on the immune system diminishes. Read More

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·March 23, 2020

Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in chemobrain and multiple sclerosis

Lipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert. The findings challenge traditional beliefs about mature myelin. Read More

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·March 11, 2020

Virtual Reality Shows Promise for Early Detection of Multiple Sclerosis Balance Problems

Virtual reality test could help reduce falls and related injuries in people with multiple sclerosis. Read More

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·February 27, 2020

The Brain and Climate Change

Increased heat stress as a result of global warming will have a detrimental effect on health and productivity, researchers warn. One major concern is the impact climate change will have on the health of multiple sclerosis patients, due to the clear link between heat and worsening symptoms of the disease. Read More

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·February 26, 2020

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS

Multiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention. Read More

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