Disabled World News

Major Breakthrough in Multiple Sclerosis Found Using Upright MRI

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:19:15 PST

Major Diagnostic Breakthrough in Multiple Sclerosis
Achieved With Advanced UPRIGHT MRI.

Breakthrough in Search for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:53:53 PST

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a molecular mechanism which could bring about the development of new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.

Minimally Invasive Treatment for MS Patients

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:38:34 PST

SIR Foundation sets research priorities for minimally invasive treatments for MS patients.

Shingles May be Related to Elevated Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:14:07 PST

There is epidemiological evidence that some herpes viruses may contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS) occurrence.

Viagra May Reduce MS Symptoms

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:21:01 PST

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona researchers have discovered that Viagra drastically reduces multiple sclerosis symptoms in animal models with the disease.

Compound Effectively Halts Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:58:17 PST

Scientists develop compound that effectively halts progression of multiple sclerosis - The discovery also holds promise for other autoimmune disorders.

Disability Timeline for Progressive MS

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:40:38 PST

Mayo Clinic Finds Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients.

Novartis Therapy GilenyaTM Reduced Risk of MS Disability Progression

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:55:14 PST

Novartis therapy GilenyaTM reduced the risk of MS disability progression regardless of treatment history or disease severity, new analysis shows.

Treatment of MS - Damage to Nerve Cells Can be Reversed

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:24:19 PST

The immune system recognizes and neutralizes or destroys toxins and foreign pathogens that have gained access to the body. Autoimmune diseases result when the system attacks the body's own tissues instead.

Monitoring System for Multiple Sclerosis - Canada

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:03:45 PST

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announces the creation of a Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Monitoring System (CMSMS).

MS - How Do You Put a Face on a Disease that Affects Each Person Differently

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:05:43 PST

Multiple sclerosis is a life altering disease that affects each person in a unique and different way. Therefore, to demonstrate the power and importance of the MS movement as a force by and for people living with MS, people all over the nation are coming together during Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 14 - 20 to share, educate and build awareness about what multiple sclerosis means to them.

Multiple Sclerosis Oral Treatment Approved in Canada

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:40:13 PST

First oral treatment for people with multiple sclerosis approved in Canada - Shown to significantly reduce relapses and slow disease progression.

Fumaric Acid Salts for Psoriasis May Help Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:51:37 PST

Psoriasis medication rises hope in the fight against multiple sclerosis - Fumarates: Unique position amongst the active MS drugs due to neuroprotective potential...

Reduced Levels of Neurotransmitter in MS

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:16:09 PST

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have shown for the first time that damage to a particular area of the brain and a consequent reduction in noradrenaline are associated with multiple sclerosis.

Histamine May be Possible Drug Target for Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:10:35 PST

More than allergies: Histamine may be a possible drug target for multiple sclerosis - New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that histamine plays an important role as an immune modulator, which could be a significant finding for multiple sclerosis research.

Significant Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research in 2010

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:55:31 PST

National MS Society Leads the Way in Cutting Edge Research to Stop MS, Restore Function and End MS Forever.

New Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:48:10 PST

Damage caused by multiple sclerosis could be reversed by activating stem cells that can repair injury in the central nervous system, a study has shown.

Multiple Sclerosis Will Become a Controlled Disease

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:18:43 PST

Between Oct. 26-30 takes place in Sitges (Barcelona, Spain) the 10th International Congress of Neuroimmunology of the International Society of Neuroimmunology.

Ocrelizumab Shows Significant Reduction in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:26:37 PST

Phase II Study with Ocrelizumab Shows Significant Reduction in Disease Activity for Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

Asthma Medication May Benefit Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:25:24 PST

Adding albuterol, a compound commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory diseases, to an existing treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis appears to improve clinical outcomes, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.