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New Drug Protects Nerve Cells From Damage In Mice
March 13, 2008 Individuals with multiple sclerosis develop progressive neurological disability that is thought to be caused by degradation of nerve cells. A new study has characterized an agent that protected nerve ... > full story -
Extra Vitamin D In Early Childhood Cuts Adult Diabetes Risk
March 12, 2008 Vitamin D supplements in early childhood may ward off the development of type 1 diabetes in later life, reveals new research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, in which insulin producing ... > full story -
Smoking Marijuana Impairs Cognitive Function In MS Patients, Study Shows
February 13, 2008 People with multiple sclerosis who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems, according to new research. The study found marijuana smokers performed 50 percent slower on ... > full story -
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New Therapeutic Target For Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis
January 22, 2008 Scientists have identified new therapeutic targets for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.They provide fresh answers concerning the role of novel adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of MS, a ... > full story -
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Genetic Differences May Help Explain Response To Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
January 14, 2008 By comparing the DNA of patients with multiple sclerosis whose symptoms are reduced by interferon beta therapy to the DNA of those who continue to experience relapses, researchers may have identified ... > full story -
How Allergic Reactions Are Triggered
January 14, 2008 In demonstrating that a group of calcium ion channels play a crucial role in triggering inflammatory responses, researchers have not only solved a longstanding molecular mystery regarding the onset ... > full story -
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Genetic Breakthrough Offers Promise In Tackling Kidney Tumors
January 10, 2008 Early tests show promising results for a new treatment for tuberous sclerosis, which can cause tumors in organs throughout the body. The is the first study to identify the genes linked to the ... > full story -
Blood-Brain Barrier: A Misunderstood Key To Finding Life-Saving Cures To Brain Disease
December 18, 2007 Scientists demystify the blood-brain barrier. They suggest several strategies to propel research for treatments of brain diseases that include multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, obesity and ... > full story -
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Combination Therapy Including Antibiotics May Be Beneficial For Multiple Sclerosis
December 10, 2007 A preliminary study suggests that combining a medication currently used to treat multiple sclerosis with an antibiotic may slow the progress of the disease, according to a new article. The most ... > full story -
Hepatitis B Vaccine Not Associated With Childhood Multiple Sclerosis
December 3, 2007 Vaccinating against the hepatitis B virus does not appear to be associated with the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in childhood, according to a new article. Several studies have evaluated a ... > full story
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