Multiple Sclerosis News
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Marijuana-Based Multiple Sclerosis Drug Goes on Sale in the UK
A new cannabis-based drug called Sativex has gone on sale in the United Kingdom as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Read Summary > -
Protein May Help Brain Repair Damage from Neurological Conditions
Scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a protein that helps brain development in infants and children may also help the brain repair damage done by multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological diseases. Read Summary > -
Being Mentally Active May Help Memory Problems from MS
According to a new study, being mentally active may help reduce memory and learning problems that often occur in people with multiple sclerosis. Read Summary > -
FDA Panel Recommends First Oral Drug For Multiple Sclerosis
An expert panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that the federal agency approve an oral drug called Gilenia as a first-line treatment for multiple sclerosis. Read Summary > -
Exercise with Rest Breaks Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
New research suggests that patients with multiple sclerosis are able to exercise for longer periods of time when they take intermittent rest breaks. Read Summary > -
Eye Test Measures Damage from Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center say a quick, painless eye measurement is showing promise as a way to diagnose multiple sclerosis early and to track the effectiveness of treatments for the condition. Read Summary > -
Probes Give New Clues to Treating Immune Disorders
Researchers are using two non-invasive probes to take "snapshots" of the roles played by different types of cells in the immune system. Read Summary > -
Scientists Explore Ways to Reverse Damage from Multiple Sclerosis
University of Central Florida researchers have been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore ways to reverse the nerve damage done by multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. Read Summary >
