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What triggers multiple sclerosis symptoms? MS causes and flare precautions

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks myelin, the protective covering around nerves and the spinal cord. Such induced myelin deterioration causes further damage to the nerves and spinal cord, resulting in the multiple sclerosis symptoms. Symptoms for multiple sclerosis patients can vary. Moreover, each patient may ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis, brain damage may be repaired by blocking a certain brain enzyme

In multiple sclerosis (MS), brain damage may be repaired by blocking a certain brain enzyme. Coming from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, the findings might have large implications not only for multiple sclerosis, but also for premature birth complications and other disorders. The study was led by Larry Sherman who explained, “What this ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis treatment, faster MRI diagnosis method help reduce brain inflammation

New multiple sclerosis treatment has been uncovered, along with faster MRI diagnosis method to help reduce brain inflammation. Researchers from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have uncovered a new pathway for multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment. The aim of the new treatment is reducing inflammation in the brain, as it is a ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis patients at higher risk of other illnesses: Study

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are at a higher risk of developing other illnesses, according to a new study. Patients with MS are more likely to suffer chronic illnesses, compared to individuals without the neurological disorder. The researchers looked at how common several chronic conditions were in over 23,400 newly diagnosed patients and over 116,000 individuals ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis patients may benefit from higher vitamin D dosage levels

Multiple sclerosis patients may benefit from higher vitamin D dosage levels. Research has found that high dose vitamin D3 for multiple sclerosis patients may help regulate the body’s hyperactive immune response. The findings come from researchers at Johns Hopkins. Study author Peter Calabresi said, “These results are exciting, as vitamin D has the potential to ...click here to read more

Shingles may be related to increased risk of multiple sclerosis

Shingles may be related to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). The findings came from Taiwanese investigators who found a higher risk of multiple sclerosis during a 12-month follow-up after shingles, or herpes zoster. Common risk factors for multiple sclerosis are genetics, environmental causes, and viral factors. The researchers looked at 315,550 adults with ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis patients who undergo infertility treatments have higher relapse rates

Multiple sclerosis patients who undergo infertility treatments have higher relapse rates. Multiple sclerosis can bring upon many health complications, infertility being one of them. Research published in Annals of Neurology found that multiple sclerosis patients who undergo assisted reproduction technology (ART) face a higher risk of disease activity and multiple sclerosis relapse. Researcher Dr. Jorge ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis eye problems: Optic neuritis, nystagmus and diplopia

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to many health complications including eye problems like optic neuritis, nystagmus and diplopia. Multiple sclerosis is a disease which causes nerve damage along the spinal cord and in the brain. Multiple sclerosis can affect each patient differently but at some point a multiple sclerosis patient will experience some type of ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis patients more physically fit than test reveals: Study

Tests to determine cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be greatly underestimating their abilities. This prompts doctors to prescribe physical therapy, which ends up being a less effective treatment than it should be. The findings come from researchers at the University of Illinois. The study examined 64 patients with ...click here to read more