(Washington University in St. Louis) June 21, 2010
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
