Multiple Sclerosis News

Posted November 7, 2005:

• Tryptophan No Turkey In Boosting Immune System, Stanford Study Shows

Posted October 31, 2005:

• Gene For B-Cell Development Factor Might Be Involved In Multiple Sclerosis

Posted October 2, 2005:

• Greasing Interferon's Gears May Pave Way To Greater Therapeutic Benefits, Fewer Side Effects

Posted September 30, 2005:

• Myelin Suppresses Plasticity In The Mature Brain

Posted September 29, 2005:

• Oral Contraceptives Associated With Reduced Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted September 22, 2005:

• Definitive Gene Screen Confirms Multiple Sclerosis Suspects
• Water Channel Protein Implicated In Relative Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted September 21, 2005:

• Promising Diagnostic Tools For Multiple Sclerosis Developed At Yale

Posted September 2, 2005:

• Scientists Discover The Molecular Switch For Nerve Cells' Insulating Jelly Rolls

Posted August 11, 2005:

• OHSU Researchers Discover Potential Mechanism To Repair Brain Damage Linked To MS

Posted July 2, 2005:

• Scientists Identify Molecular Signals Affecting Myelin Repair In Multiple Sclerosis

Posted June 23, 2005:

• Study Shows Statin Use Before Or After Stroke Improves Recovery

Posted May 11, 2005:

• Study Links Cigarette Smoking With Progression Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted May 6, 2005:

• Breakthrough In National Diseases: Common Factor Behind Myocardial Infarction, Rheumatism And MS

Posted March 29, 2005:

• First Mouse Model For Multiple System Atrophy Points To New Treatment Targets For Brain Diseases

Posted March 25, 2005:

• Volunteers Needed For Stanford Study Of Mysterious, Fatal Lung Disease

Posted February 24, 2005:

• Exercise Therapy Builds Strength, Mobility In MS Patients

Posted February 1, 2005:

• Gene Signatures Predict Interferon Response For Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Posted January 28, 2005:

• Genetic Variant May Explain Why Women Develop Multiple Sclerosis More Than Men

Posted December 8, 2004:

• Month Of Birth Linked To Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted November 24, 2004:

• First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis Approved

Posted November 23, 2004:

• Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Memory Of MS Patients

Posted October 30, 2004:

• Usual Test For Vitamin Deficiency Can Mislead Doctors

Posted October 12, 2004:

• Immune Therapy Appears To Reduce Risk Of Second Attack Of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Posted October 1, 2004:

• Stress For Newborns Could Weaken Immune System Later In Life

Posted September 20, 2004:

• Therapy For Alzheimer's In Sight?

Posted September 15, 2004:

• Multiple Sclerosis Discovery Sheds Light On Unravelling Of Nerves' Protective Myelin Sheath

Posted September 8, 2004:

• Long-Term Effects Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Are An Autoimmune Reaction

Posted September 6, 2004:

• Long-Term Effects Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Are An Autoimmune Reaction

Posted June 21, 2004:

• Drug Tested At OHSU Prevents MS-Like Disease In Animals

Posted May 28, 2004:

• Researchers Identify Basis For Irreversible Damage In Multiple Sclerosis

Posted May 25, 2004:

• Small Trial Shows Daclizumab Add-on Therapy Improves Multiple Sclerosis Outcome

Posted May 14, 2004:

• Novel Vitamin Discovery Offers Clues For Cancer Chemotherapy And Lipid Disorders

Posted April 21, 2004:

• Sick Kids Researchers Look At Viral Triggers For Multiple Sclerosis In Children

Posted February 23, 2004:

• New Data Challenge Theories Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted February 6, 2004:

• New MS Research Shows Remarkable Findings

Posted January 14, 2004:

• Scientists Restore Crucial Myelin In Brains Of Mice

Posted December 17, 2003:

• Popular Anti-Epileptic Drug Also Effective In Controlling Debilitating Symptom Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted December 16, 2003:

• Gene Differences May Alter Susceptibility To Multiple Sclerosis

Posted November 19, 2003:

• Blocking Immune Response To Spinal Cord Injury Can Improve Chances For Recovery

Posted October 29, 2003:

• Researchers Show First Evidence Of Pharmacogenomic Differences In Patients' Responses To MS Drug

Posted October 28, 2003:

• Smoking Increases Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted May 14, 2003:

• Montreal Neurological Institute Discovery May Provide Insights Into Multiple Sclerosis

Posted December 2, 2002:

• Protein In Eye May Help Fight Autoimmune Diseases In Other Parts Of Body

Posted November 26, 2002:

• Stress May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Flare-Ups In Women

Posted November 7, 2002:

• Cholesterol Drug Could Lead To New Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis

Posted October 8, 2002:

• Cholesterol Fighting Drugs May Also Have Protective Effects Against Multiple Sclerosis

Posted September 24, 2002:

• Pregnancy Hormone Estriol Shows Promise As Multiple Sclerosis Treatment In First Human Trials

Posted June 10, 2002:

• Diabetes Drugs May Help Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers

Posted June 4, 2002:

• Collaboration Advances Potential Therapy For Autoimmune Diseases

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