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·February 9, 2022·9 min read

How Epstein-Barr Virus Triggers Multiple Sclerosis

Around 25% of patients with multiple sclerosis have blood antibodies that bind to the Epstein-Barr virus and EBNA1, a protein made in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers say this is the first study to definitely show that the Epstein-Barr virus can cause multiple sclerosis in some patients.

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·February 4, 2022·3 min read

New Genetic Clues for Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Oligodendrocytes may play a different role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis than previously thought.

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·January 27, 2022·3 min read

Diet and Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified a link between multiple sclerosis and a decreased level of specific gut bacteria. Additionally, the study reveals those who consume more meat may be at increased risk of developing the autoimmune disorder.

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·January 15, 2022·4 min read

Hydroxychloroquine Delays Disability for Least Treatable Form of Multiple Sclerosis

Hydroxychloroquine shows promise for reducing some of the debilitating systems associated with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.

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·January 13, 2022·3 min read

Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of developing mutliple sclerosis increases 32 fold following Epstein-Barr virus infection.

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·December 21, 2021·4 min read

Gut-Derived Metabolites That Play a Role in Neurodegeneration Identified

Researchers have identified high levels of three gut-produced toxic metabolites in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples of patients with multiple sclerosis.

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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Sunshine May Shield Children and Young Adults From Multiple Sclerosis

Spending time enjoying the sunshine may help protect children and young adults from developing multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. Sun exposure boosts vitamin D levels and helps stimulate immune cells. Researchers report vitamin D may alter the biological function of immune cells, offering added protection against multiple sclerosis.

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·December 4, 2021·3 min read

Treadmill Exercise Training Shows Promise for Managing Cognitive Effects of Multiple Sclerosis

Walking exercise on a treadmill improves cognitive abilities, including learning and memory, and preserves hippocampal volume in people with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis.

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·December 1, 2021·5 min read

Novel Immune Cell Population May Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Brain Disorders

A unique subset of group 3 innate lymphoid cells spurs T cells to attack myelinated nerve fibers in mouse models of multiple sclerosis.

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·November 10, 2021·4 min read

Strategies for the Regeneration of Myelin

Cholesterol synthesis in nerve cells ensures the replenishment of newly myelin-forming cells. The findings could provide new treatment options for the treatment of disorders associated with myelin loss, such as multiple sclerosis.

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·October 30, 2021·3 min read

Vibration Training for Multiple Sclerosis

Vibration training not only improved physical symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, but it also improved cognitive functions including memory capacity and executive function.