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·October 26, 2022·3 min read

New Method for Measuring Brain Activity Could Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Researchers have developed a new method to measure the delay of neurotransmission in those with multiple sclerosis that does not involve direct stimulation but instead used neural avalanches, or bursts of activity in cascades that spontaneously travel across the brain.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Diet High in Guar Gum Fiber Limits Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Diets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.

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·September 24, 2022·5 min read

Why Our Brain Wiring’s Insulation Matters

Myelin is more complex and dynamic than previously believed.

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·September 16, 2022·4 min read

Dozens of Gut Bacteria Associated With Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers reveal significant differences in gut bacteria in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to those without the autoimmune disease. The study also uncovered novel mechanisms by which the bacteria may influence the disease.

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·August 10, 2022·2 min read

Retinal Test a New Prognostic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis Severity

Multiple sclerosis-associated retinal layer thinning predicts the severity of future relapses and the likelihood of disability.

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·August 10, 2022·3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Works in a Surprising Way

Interferon betas, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to those with multiple sclerosis reduces the binding of zinc, C-peptide and albumin to red blood cells.

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·July 13, 2022·4 min read

Abortion Ban May Mean Denial of Effective Drugs for Women With MS, Migraine and Epilepsy

New abortion bans and restrictions could result in life-threatening consequences for women of childbearing age with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraine due to restrictions placed on their ability to access life-saving medications. Patients in states with strict abortion restrictions are reporting they are unable to access teratogenic drugs to treat their conditions, including methotrexate, as the medications can induce abortion.

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·June 21, 2022·3 min read

Social Integration and Social Support Predict Health and Well-Being of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Social support and social integration help improve overall health and well-being for those with multiple sclerosis.

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·May 31, 2022·4 min read

Signal Detection Theory May Be Useful for Characterizing Cognitive Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Study reveals an association between signal detection theory, brain activation patterns, and subjective state fatigue. In those with multiple sclerosis, greater effects of fatigue were seen.

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·May 30, 2022·7 min read

Pain and Anxiety Should Be Dealt With Soon After Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

In the first year after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 60% of patients experience fatigue, 50% experience pain, 47% have symptoms of depression, and 39% report increased anxiety. Researchers say urgent, non-pharmaceutical therapies should be provided for newly diagnosed MS patients to help reduce both pain and mental health symptoms.

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·May 26, 2022·6 min read

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

A new mouse study identifies a targeted delivery method system that boosts the number of specialized anti-inflammatory immune cells within the brain to areas restricted by brain inflammation and damage. The system helped to protect against apoptosis associated with brain injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.