Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
Food Allergy Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Activity
More attacks, higher odds of gadolinium-enhancing lesions for food allergy versus no known allergy
Palliative Care in MS Inpatients Rises From 2005 to 2014
Palliative care linked to increased length of stay and in-hospital death, decreased hospital charges
Certain Sites of Brain Lesions in MS Tied to Bowel Incontinence
Left hemisphere dominates sensory visceral integration, right tied to the autonomic function
FDA Warns of Rare Stroke Risk With Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Alemtuzumab label will be updated to include the risk for stroke and arterial dissection
Ocrelizumab May Help Preserve Hand, Arm Function in PPMS
Ocrelizumab reduces risk for more severe progression
MS Relapse Drops During Pregnancy but Rises After
Disease-modifying drug use uncommon year before pregnancy and further drops during pregnancy
Many Patients Do Not Engage Health Care Provider During MS Relapse
Only half of patients reported always engaging health care providers
Cannabinoids Mildly Effective for Treating MS Symptoms in Adults
Review shows limited effectiveness for aiding spasticity, pain, bladder dysfunction
Lower Levels of Depression, Higher QOL for Older MS Patients
Individuals aged 55 to 65 years have less severe depressive symptoms, better physical QOL
Brain Iron on MRI Linked to Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
Lower thalamic susceptibility, higher susceptibility of the globus pallidus linked to clinical disability
