Multiple Sclerosis News
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Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Variants in Gene
Scientists say they have found evidence that variations in a gene known as CBLB are linked to the development of multiple sclerosis in humans. Read Summary > -
Sunlight Linked to Multiple Sclerosis
According to a new study in the British Medical Journal, the children of women who were pregnant in the winter months have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis because these women got less exposure to sunlight during their pregnancy. Read Summary > -
New Drug More Effective Than Standard Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis: Study
British researchers have found that 71 percent of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who were treated with the experimental drug alemtuzumab in a recent study showed no disease activity after four years. Read Summary > -
Study of Twins Links Environment to Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists say it's more clear than ever that environmental factors play a major role in the development of multiple sclerosis, since a new study has found that genetics can't explain why one identical twin would have the condition while the other does not. Read Summary > -
Study Questions Role of Virus in MS
Results from a new study have cast doubt on the theory that the Epstein-Barr virus helps cause multiple sclerosis. Read Summary > -
Drug Combo Eases Pseudobublar Effect from MS, Alzheimer's
Pseudobublar affect causes involuntary crying or laughing in patients with some neurological conditions, and it can greatly impact patients' quality of life. Read Summary > -
Statins May Slow Progression of MS
Researchers have found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis. Read Summary > -
Smoking May Increase MS Risks
According to a new study, smoking enhances the link between high levels of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus--a risk factor for multiple sclerosis--and the disease itself. Read Summary >
