Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis
                    First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis                
            SIR: ‘Liberation Therapy’ Ineffective As MS Treatment
                    Invasive procedure carries risk of complications, significant financial cost, researcher says                
            AAN: Certain Symptoms Predictive of Worsening MS
                    Fatigue, limited leg function tied to progressive disease                
            Better Stem Cell Tx Outcomes for Younger MS Patients
                    Results support additional trials of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation                
            Ocrelizumab Targets Role of B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
                    Studies show lower relapse rate in relapsing MS, lower rate of progression in primary progressive dz                
            Vitamin D in Pregnancy Might Help Prevent MS in Offspring
                    Infants born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis later in life                
            Alemtuzumab May Reverse Some Disability in Newly-Diagnosed MS
                    Alemtuzumab modifies disability measures favorably compared with SC IFN-β-1a                
            Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women
                    Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms                
            Laquinimod Appears Effective Against Multiple Sclerosis
                    Animal study indicates laquinimod slows disease progression, but human trials needed                
            Long-Term Benefit Seen for Early Treatment of MS Symptoms
                    Industry-funded study also found therapy doubled time until a relapse occurred                
             
                