Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
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
MRI, Clinical Assessments Not Prognostic in Multiple Sclerosis
No difference in outcomes for patients with no evidence of disease activity during first two years
Sleep Apnea Could Worsen Cognitive Deficits in MS Patients
Link found between severity of sleep apnea and performance on attention, memory tests
New Post-Chemo Stem Cell Transplant Promising in MS
However, toxic side effects of strong chemo could limit use
Exercise Reduces Fatigue, Depression, Paresthesia in MS
Females with multiple sclerosis report decreases with yoga, aquatic exercise versus non-exercise control
Long-Term Treatment Benefit Seen in Relapse-Onset MS
Disease-modifying therapy protects against disability accrual over 10-year period
