
'Designer Estrogen' Identified As Potential MS Drug
While people with multiple
sclerosis have many choices
for anti-inflammatory drugs
to help prevent flare-ups of
their physical symptoms, no
medication exists to stop MS ... > full story

Understanding Schizophrenia: How Genetics, White-matter Defects, Dopamine Abnormalities And Disease Symptoms Are Associated
New research helps bridge an
important gap in
understanding schizophrenia,
providing the best evidence
to date that defects in the
... > full story

Modified Bone Marrow Cells Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis In Animal Model
A new study has shown that
modified bone marrow cells
can help recovery in an
animal model of multiple
sclerosis (MS). ... > full story

Inhibiting Blood To Save The Brain
Researchers at the UCSD
School of Medicine have
identified a fibrin-derived
peptide that inhibits this
specific inflammation
process in mouse models of
Multiple Sclerosis, reducing
... > full story
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Oral Drug Reduces Disease Activity In Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
April 19, 2008 A drug that can be taken orally reduces the number of attacks people with multiple sclerosis have, according to new research. After six months, those taking FTY720 had more than 50 percent fewer ... > full story -
Caffeine Prevents Multiple Sclerosis-like Disease In Mice
April 8, 2008 Mice given caffeine equivalent to a human drinking six to eight cups of coffee a day were protected from developing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, the animal model for the human disease ... > full story -
Increasing Positive Experiences Decreases Depression Symptoms In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
April 8, 2008 Depression is prevalent among people living with chronic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Although most people with MS live normal lives, they must manage symptoms and treatments that cause ... > full story -
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Unraveling How A Drug Helps Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
April 1, 2008 Although the drug IFN-beta is commonly used to treat individuals with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis, little is known about the mechanism(s) by which it acts. However, a ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency May Be To Blame For Soft Bones In Baby's Skull
March 28, 2008 Softening of the skull bones in normal-looking babies might reflect vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, according to a new study. Furthermore, breast-feeding without vitamin D supplementation ... > full story -
New Drug Protects Nerve Cells From Damage In Mice
March 18, 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 -
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New Therapeutic Target For Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis
January 24, 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 -
Genetic Differences May Help Explain Response To Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
January 17, 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 -
Blood-brain Barrier: A Misunderstood Key To Finding Life-saving Cures To Brain Disease
December 21, 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 17, 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
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