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study – how factors affected MS patients

study – how factors affected MS patients

 

Evolving information technology has raised the possibility of new methods of data collection in multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

Interferon Beta-1b Delays Development of MS

Interferon Beta-1b Delays Development of MS

 

BENEFIT Study Shows Interferon Beta-1b Delays Development of MS in Patients with First Clinical Signs of Disease

Dr. Weil on Food as Medicine – autoimmune disorders

Daily Tip: Food as Medicine: Autoimmune Disorders

A healthy diet can help the body in its efforts to heal itself, and in
some cases, particular foods can lessen symptoms. To address problems
commonly associated with autoimmune disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis
and lupus), try the following:
Decrease protein toward 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal
protein as much as possible with plant protein.
* Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources like
spinach and… read more »

A compound found in turkey may help treat MS

A compound found in turkey may help treat MS

 

Scientists Use Protein By-product to Reverse MS-Like Paralysis in Mice

 New MS Findings Could Lead to New Treatments

A compound found in turkey may one day help treat multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows.

So far, scientists have tested… read more »

Rebif & Influenza Vaccine

 

Rebif & Influenza Vaccine

 

 

“Immune Response to Influenza Vaccine is Maintained in MS Patients Treated With Rebif (interferon beta-1a)”

Copaxone may protect against Neuronal injury in RRMS

Copaxone may protect against Neuronal injury in RRMS

 

“Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate) Demonstrated Protection Against Neuronal Injury In Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis”

KANSAS CITY, MO — November 14, 2005 –

MRI

Diagnostic Tests: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses powerful magnetic and radio waves to view the internal organs or structure of the body.  MRI scans are used for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis, tracking changes over time, and helping to determine treatment effectiveness. 

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can detect patches of injured tissue… read more »

Patient Prescribing for Sativex

UK Named Patient Prescribing for Sativex®

GW announces that it has been informed by the Home Office that the Drugs Minister, Paul Goggins, has confirmed that Sativex® oromucosal spray, its cannabis-based medicine, may be imported from Canada to satisfy its prescription to individual patients in the UK as an unlicensed medicine.  This development is in response to enquiries from a number of… read more »

Oxidative stress

Oxidative stress   

 

Oxidative stress in serum and peripheral blood leukocytes in patients with different disease courses of multiple sclerosis.

BACKGROUND: The role of oxidative stress in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is poorly understood.