Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human virus that causes infectious
Some doctors and medical textbooks describe and diagnose EBV as infectious
Epstein-Barr virus is in the herpes family of viruses and most people will become...
Glandular fever, infectious mononucleosis, mono, and “the kissing disease” are terms for the same disease caused by the Epstein-Barr... Read more »
Medicine doesn’t lend itself to sound bytes. It’s confusing enough to live in the non-medical world of 20 second TV News... Read more »
The latest from Neurology on MS. Takin’ It to the Streets- by the Doobie Brothers/Michael McDonald You don’t know me but I'm your... Read more »
We are getting closer the release of the first oral medicines in the treatment of Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) with the goal of preventing... Read more »
Eye movement analysis is a complicated area in Neurology and multiple sclerosis (MS). We take eye movements for granted, placing them... Read more »
Scientists in Australia have discovered that people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) cannot properly control levels of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV),... Read more »
Results from a new study have cast doubt on the theory that the Epstein-Barr virus helps cause multiple sclerosis (MS). In the study, an analysis of... Read more »
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ReferencesAlonso A, Jick SS, Olek MJ, Ascherio A, Jick H, Hernan MA. Recent use of oral contraceptives and the risk of multiple sclerosis. Arch... Read more »
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CausesAs with other autoimmune disorders, the exact cause of MS is unknown. A combination of environmental and genetic factors likely plays a... Read more »
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People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to... Read more »