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Maternal and perinatal factors that influence the risk of pediatric multiple sclerosis include cesarean delivery and maternal health during pregnancy

C-Section, Maternal Health Impact Odds of Pediatric MS

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Possible association for pesticide-related environmental exposures with pediatric-onset MS
The intravenous drug Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with primary progressive multiple sclerosis and relapsing forms of the disease

FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis

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First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
An invasive multiple sclerosis treatment called liberation therapy is not only costly

SIR: ‘Liberation Therapy’ Ineffective As MS Treatment

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Invasive procedure carries risk of complications, significant financial cost, researcher says
Multiple sclerosis is more likely to progress to advanced disease among patients who suffer from fatigue and limited use of their legs

AAN: Certain Symptoms Predictive of Worsening MS

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Fatigue, limited leg function tied to progressive disease
Stem cell transplants may halt the progression of aggressive multiple sclerosis in nearly half of those with the disease

Better Stem Cell Tx Outcomes for Younger MS Patients

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Results support additional trials of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Ocrelizumab

Ocrelizumab Targets Role of B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis

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Studies show lower relapse rate in relapsing MS, lower rate of progression in primary progressive dz
Newborns with low levels of vitamin D may have higher odds of developing multiple sclerosis later in life

Vitamin D in Pregnancy Might Help Prevent MS in Offspring

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Infants born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis later in life
The multiple sclerosis drug alemtuzumab

Alemtuzumab May Reverse Some Disability in Newly-Diagnosed MS

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Alemtuzumab modifies disability measures favorably compared with SC IFN-β-1a
Regular physical activity won't lower the risk of multiple sclerosis in women

Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women

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Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
An experimental drug

Laquinimod Appears Effective Against Multiple Sclerosis

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Animal study indicates laquinimod slows disease progression, but human trials needed