FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2017·5 min readMultiple Sclerosis Risk in Children Spotted With MRI NeuroimagingA new study reveals MRI brain scans can help identify changes neurological changes associated with multiple sclerosis before symptoms appear in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2017·8 min readAllergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple SclerosisUCSF 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·October 2, 2017·5 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Lower Pain in MS SufferersModifying lifestyle to include more healthy options could help to relieve pain symptoms in multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2017·5 min readPreventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral InfectionsA study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2017·6 min readTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Associated FatigueA new study reveals a non-invasive method of brain stimulation may help to reduce fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2017·5 min readGene Immunotherapy Protects Against Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyA new study in Molecular Therapy reveals gene immunotherapy is able to reverse symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, and even prevent the disease from appearing in mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 18, 2017·5 min readMarkers For Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedResearchers from Yale University have discovered tow cytokines that could help explain how some people develop PPMS. They report a simple genetic test could be used to identify those most at risk of developing progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 16, 2017·4 min readVitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis RiskA simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 11, 2017·10 min readGut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis ProgressionTwo new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·5 min readUnderstanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory ReactionsResearchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2017·4 min readResistance Training May Slow Multiple Sclerosis ProgressionResearchers report resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis by protecting the nervous system against the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2017·3 min readBreastfeeding May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risks for MomA new study published in Neurology reports a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The study reports women who breastfed for a total of 15 months over one or more pregnancies were less likely to develop MS than those who either breastfed for four months or didn't breastfeed at all.Read More
