Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
Up’d Physical Activity Tied to Fewer Symptoms in Kids With MS
Children with MS less physically active than those with monophasic acquired demyelinating syndrome
Optical Coherence Tomography IDs Brain Atrophy in MS
Retinal atrophy mirrors whole-brain atrophy over time, as measured by optical coherence tomography
Moderate-Quality Evidence for Marijuana Rx for Pain, Spasticity
Review of 79 studies indicates only low-quality evidence for other conditions
Anxiety Independently Predicts Pain in Patients With MS
Research confirms high prevalence of pain, affecting more than half of those with multiple sclerosis
Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds
No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
FDA: Generic Copaxone Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
FDA reviewed additional information to ensure generic is as safe and effective as brand-name drug
AAN: Experimental Drug Appears to Repair Myelin
Anti-LINGO-1 shows promise in repairing nerve damage seen in multiple sclerosis patients
Patients Want Doctors to Disclose Ties to Industry in MS Trials
Potential participants in trials of MS therapies want to know about conflicts of interest
AAN: High Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk of MS
Studies link several cups daily with reduced odds for the disease
AAN: Low Levels of Key Nutrients and MS Linked in Women
But researchers aren't sure whether differences are a cause of MS or a result of it
