Multiple Sclerosis October 25, 2015 Current treatment options for multiple sclerosis While there is no cure for MS, there are various treatments available for those suffering from the disease
Multiple Sclerosis October 24, 2015 Doctors who helped paralyzed man get back on his feet seek new patients A team of doctors who helped a paralyzed man get back on his feet by transplanting cells from his nasal cavity into his spinal cord said they were seeking new patients so they could establish their breakthrough was not a one-off.
Nutrition October 24, 2015 Multiple cups of coffee may reduce MS risk, study finds Consuming multiple cups of coffee a day may reduce an individual’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), found researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Multiple Sclerosis October 24, 2015 EU regulator warns on possible MS drugs side effects Europe's drug safety regulator said multiple sclerosis treatments known as interferon beta need stronger label warnings because some patients treated with the drugs have suffered side effects affecting the kidney and other organs.
Back Pain October 24, 2015 'Shocking' study alters understanding of cerebral palsy Parents of children with cerebral palsy, take note: Your child's illness may be in the genes.
Nutrition October 23, 2015 “I’m healthier than I was 10 years ago”: One MS patient-turned-triathlete’s story In 2008, Aurora Colello was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Since then, she’s done over 21 triathlons and is healthier than ever.
Multiple Sclerosis October 23, 2015 Researchers see success in trial for first generic MS drug, paving way for more development For the first time, a generic version of a popular drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) was found to be safe and effective— which may set precedent for generic drug development for MS patients.
Multiple Sclerosis October 23, 2015 Stem cell therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), current treatment options only address early-stage symptoms of the debilitating disease. Now, new research has found a potential treatment that could both stop disease progression and repair existing damage.
VIDEO September 29, 2015 Ann Romney talks about her battle with MS Discusses faith, health and politics
Multiple Sclerosis November 20, 2014 Vision problems, dizziness may mean multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which a body’s immune cells mistakenly attack myelin — a protective sheath around nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. While symptoms range widely in severity, MS sometimes progresses into a disabling disease, negatively affecting most parts of the body. Over two million people worldwide are believed to have MS. For those afflicted with the disease, MS comes in many forms and affects their health in different ways. Here is a guide to better understanding the nature of MS: