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study suggests vitamin D protects against MS
Large study suggests vitamin D protects against multiple sclerosis
CHICAGO (AP) – An abundance of vitamin D seems to help prevent multiple sclerosis, according to a study in more than seven million people that offers some of the strongest evidence yet of the power of the “sunshine vitamin” against MS.
The research found that white members of the U.S. military with the highest blood levels of vitamin D were 62 per… read more »
sterner warnings for acetaminophen, Aspirin, other pain relievers
FDA proposes sterner warnings for acetaminophen, Aspirin, other pain relievers
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. health officials on Tuesday proposed sterner warning labels for acetaminophen, Aspirin and ibuprofen, again cautioning millions of Americans who take the nonprescription pain relievers regularly of potentially serious side effects.
The over-the-counter drugs remain safe and effective when used as directed, the Food and Drug Administration said. However, overdoses of acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage, even… read more »
Patient Behaviors Depend Significantly On Level Of Health, New Survey Results Show
Patient Behaviors Depend Significantly On Level Of Health, New Survey Results Show
Whether a patient has poor health or good health can affect his or her behaviors relating to physicians, taking prescription drugs, sources of health information and trust in health care professionals, the Patient Behavior Study by MRxHealth suggests.
An online questionnaire surveyed 546 adult consumers in the United States. Researchers considered the sample to be representative of all… read more »
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Frequently Used By MS Patients
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Frequently Used By MS Patients
New study findings indicate that complementary and alternative medicines may be used frequently by individuals with multiple sclerosis.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, complementary medicine is used along with conventional treatment while alternative medicine is used instead of conventional therapies. Examples of complementary and alternative medicine include dietary supplements, aromatherapy, meditation and traditional Chinese therapies such as… read more »
Intravenous Steroids Safe, Effective To Administer At Home For MS Relapse Treatment
Intravenous Steroids Safe, Effective To Administer At Home For MS Relapse Treatment
Treating multiple sclerosis relapses with intravenous steroids at home versus in an outpatient center appears to be safe and effective from both patient and economic perspectives, a study published in the July edition of the Lancet Neurology suggests.
To compare the safety and effectiveness of administering I.V. steroids at home or at an outpatient center, researchers followed 138… read more »
MS by Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder thataffects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).The disease process results in inflammation and damage to myelin(insulation of the nerve fibers) and other cells within thenervous system. Because myelin aids the conduction of nervesignals, damage to myelin results in impaired nerve signalingand may impair normal sensation, movement, and thinking. Thisdamage occurs in patches that appear as distinct lesions onmagnetic resonance… read more »
Disease Severity Related To Specific Type Of Lesions In RRMS
Disease Severity Related To Specific Type Of Lesions In Relapsing-remitting MS, Long-term Study Shows
A specific type of lesion, referred to as T2, appears to be strongly related with disease severity, brain tissue loss and brain tissue damage among patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), a recent trial demonstrates.
In the study, researchers assessed the relationship between disease severity and T2 lesions, which are plaques considered to be a marker of… read more »
