News tagged with optic neuritis

Children with MS are at increased risk of becoming obese in childhood

(Medical Xpress) -- In addition to the health problems children with multiple sclerosis face, a risk of obesity has entered the picture. A new study conducted by pediatric MS specialists at the University at Buffalo has found ...

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Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy reduces vision loss in optic nerve sheath meningiomas

Optic nerve sheath meningiomas are rare tumors that are traditionally treated with surgery, which is typically a blinding procedure. However, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have found that a specialized ...

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Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune conditions after vaccination

Gardasil, the human papillomavirus vaccine that is now recommended for male and female adolescents and young adults, does not trigger autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes or multiple ...

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created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Clinical Trial Examines Drug's Potential for Protecting the Optic Nerve

(PhysOrg.com) -- Acute optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve, doesn't occur all that often. But for those who experience it, the vision loss, pain and nerve damage that often result are no small ...

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created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

MRI scans can predict effects of MS flare-ups on optic nerve

One of the most pernicious aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS) — its sheer unpredictability — may finally be starting to yield to advanced medical imaging techniques.

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created Dec 16, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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