MS News: April 2015
Research news Miconazole and clobetasol may be effective as multiple sclerosis therapies Drug Derived From Sea Anemone Shows Promise Against Psoriasis, MS Novel Drug From Nature Shows Early Promise ‘Brainbow’ illuminates cellular connections MS Association of America releases 2015 multiple sclerosis research update B Vitamin Promising in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Phenytoin protects against optical damage in multiple sclerosis Could Eczema Cream Be Used for Treating Multiple Sclerosis? URMC Start-up Takes Aim at Memory and Cognitive Problems Controversial stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis Key Cytokine Discovery May Shape Future MS Treatment The UpBeat: One of the ‘super heroes’ encouraged by promising MS research Drugs that activate brain stem cells may reverse multiple sclerosis Novel Mechanism May Prevent Onset of MS in Immune Cells French firm announces multiple sclerosis drug breakthrough…
The difference between ALS and MS
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) ALS is a form of motor neuron disease. It involves the loss of the actual motor nerve cells. The nerves affected are in the spinal cord and those that travel to the voluntary muscles, so there are symptoms of both central and peripheral involvement, with weakness and wasting in arms, legs, and mouth/throat (bulbar). ALS is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable – at times disabling – disease of the central nervous system: which consists of the brain and the spinal cord. The disease attacks the protective myelin covering of the central nervous system, causing inflammation and often destroying the myelin in patches. The severity of MS, rate of progression, and specific symptoms cannot be…
MS News: March 2015
Yes, here’s the March edition already! I will try and update the post each week as it will be a busy month ahead with Brain Awareness Week in Ireland, National MS Education and Awareness Month is an effort by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) and the US National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Awareness Week. The big news this week is/has been all about coffee. According to the American Academy of Neurology, drinking coffee may be associated with a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Coffee intake may protect against MS, supporting the idea that the drug may have protective effects for the brain,” said study author Ellen Mowry, MD, MCR, with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. While…
MS News: February 2015
Time flies, as we’re once again nearing the end of February. It’s been an attention-grabbing month, with several positive news stories about treatment and also, about a rather interesting collaboration between Google and Biogen Idec. First of all though, I wanted to add a link displaying how many clinical trials are ongoing as we speak. So dig in, and feel a little bit happier knowing that each day, a lot of people are seeking and working towards better treatment. Additionally, I added two new categories to the list, news about MS Organisations and Diet also. Highlight! Data Visualization Displays 142 Ongoing MS Clinical Trials MURDOCK study confirms Google partnership Google, Biogen Seek Reasons for Advance of Multiple Sclerosis Google Inc (GOOG) And Biogen Idec Inc Join Hands For Multiple Sclerosis…
What MS looks like in your brain
What is MS?
MS News: January 2015
The first month of 2015 has come and (almost) gone again. With that, it’s full steam ahead in the field of MS research, clinical trials, business news and interesting, general newsworthy bits and pieces. This month, the highlight was the news about MS and stem cell treatment, providing a decent outlook for those looking for alternative treatment. I’ll keep following this news throughout the year, and in the meantime, check out the Highlight! section where the news was published, with usual news stories further down this web page.