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Stem cells from fat tissue offer hope for MS treatment
Apr 24, 2009 |
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A preliminary study on the use of stem cells obtained from a patient's own adipose tissue in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown promising results. The three case studies, described in BioMed Central's open ...
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Hookworms in MS trial
Mar 03, 2009 |
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Scientists from The University of Nottingham will study the potential health benefits of parasitic worms as part of a study investigating treatments for people with the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis (MS).
Smoking marijuana impairs cognitive function in MS patients
Feb 13, 2008 |
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems, according to research published February 13, 2008, in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the ...
Adding steroid drug to MS treatment may reduce disease activity
Apr 30, 2009 |
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Using a steroid drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) in addition to an MS drug may reduce the amount of disease activity more than using the MS drug alone, according to a study that will be presented as part of the Late-breaking ...
If MRI shows signs of MS, will the disease develop?
Dec 10, 2008 |
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With more and more people having brain MRIs for various reasons, doctors are finding people whose scans show signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) even though they have no symptoms of the disease. A new study published in the ...
Risk of leukemia with multiple sclerosis drug higher than thought
Apr 30, 2009 |
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The risk of developing leukemia as a side effect of a drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is higher than previously reported, according to a study to be presented as part of the Late-breaking Science Program at the American ...
New drug protects nerve cells from damage in mice
Mar 14, 2008 |
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the brain and spinal cord. Individuals with MS develop progressive neurological disability, and this is thought to be caused by degradation of the nerve cells. ...
Cognitive testing, gender and brain lesions may predict MS disease progression risk
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 29, 2009 |
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Cognitive testing may help people with inactive or benign multiple sclerosis (MS) better predict their future with the disease, according to a study published in the July 29, 2009, online issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
A Problem with Alcohol? Me? Not likely!
Aug 07, 2008 |
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How young people end up in treatment for alcohol abuse could influence how successful that treatment is.
Breastfeeding associated with a reduced risk of relapse in women with multiple sclerosis
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jun 08, 2009 |
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Women with multiple sclerosis who breastfeed exclusively for at least two months appear less likely to experience a relapse within a year after their baby's birth, according to a report posted online today that will appear ...
Multiple sclerosis associated with lower cancer risk
Mar 30, 2009 |
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A new study shows that people with multiple sclerosis may be at a lower risk for cancer overall, but at a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as brain tumors and bladder cancer. The study is published ...
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