Information on Multiple Sclerosis and subtypes of MS, formerly known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminatahttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/en-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:43 EDTClinical TrialsClinical trial of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation versus Best Available Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS) begins enrollmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/medical/clinical-trials/beat-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/medical/clinical-trials/beat-ms.phpTue, 07 Jan 2020 13:43:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisThose with MS who feel stigmatized are more likely to have depression, having a support system of friends and family and a sense of autonomy may help reduce the harmful effects of stigma.https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/stigmatized.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/stigmatized.phpThu, 01 Mar 2018 13:19:48 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisResearch proposals will invite researchers to establish a Canadian cohort of people living with MS to study progression in the diseasehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/cohort.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/cohort.phpFri, 31 Mar 2017 16:56:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis study brings us closer to understanding which older adults with MS may be at higher risk of getting worsehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/predict-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/predict-ms.phpMon, 20 Mar 2017 07:52:21 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisPhase III CLARITY study data revealed significant reduction in brain atrophy in patients on short course of investigational Cladribine Tablets over two yearshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/clarity.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/clarity.phpMon, 13 Feb 2017 11:44:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisStudy finds the age at which symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) first start is strongly linked to latitudehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/latitude.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/latitude.phpMon, 07 Nov 2016 07:50:59 EDTDisabled WorldRegenerative MedicineStem cell treatment improves established disability in patients with progressive MS and shows there is hope future treatment is possiblehttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/stemcells/ms-reversal.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/stemcells/ms-reversal.phpFri, 15 Apr 2016 09:06:17 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisSummary of significant 2015 multiple sclerosis research progress and initiatives from The National Multiple Sclerosis Societyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/summary.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/summary.phpTue, 29 Dec 2015 10:28:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisNew research could lead to the development of new types of drugs to treat Multiple Sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/drug-target.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/drug-target.phpWed, 18 Feb 2015 14:51:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisFollow-up of girls and women who received human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination found no increased risk for these disordershttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/qhpv.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/qhpv.phpSun, 11 Jan 2015 10:51:17 EDTDisabled WorldRegenerative MedicineResearch scientists are one step closer to creating a viable cell replacement therapy for multiple sclerosis from a patients own cellshttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/stemcells/cell-therapy.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/stemcells/cell-therapy.phpThu, 24 Jul 2014 20:51:45 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisCase discovered that her inability to walk and other MS symptoms were triggered by her dental mercury fillingshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/examined.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/examined.phpThu, 03 Jan 2013 16:44:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisHealth Canada approved FAMPYRA on February 10, 2012 for the symptomatic improvement of walking in adult MS patients with walking disabilityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fampyra.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fampyra.phpThu, 12 Apr 2012 11:26:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMinimally invasive endovascular treatment for CCSVI may produce significant improvement in physical and mental quality of life in individuals with MShttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/symptom-relief.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/symptom-relief.phpTue, 27 Mar 2012 10:01:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisDiagnostic breakthrough in multiple sclerosis reveals cause may be bio-mechanical related to earlier trauma to the neck resulting in obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid flowhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/upright-mri.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/upright-mri.phpThu, 06 Oct 2011 09:19:15 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMolecular mechanism could bring about the development of new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/molecular-mechanism.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/molecular-mechanism.phpThu, 30 Jun 2011 17:53:53 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisEndovascular therapy or angioplasty is the nonsurgical procedure of threading a thin tube into a vein or artery to open blocked or narrowed blood vesselshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/minimally-invasive.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/minimally-invasive.phpThu, 23 Jun 2011 13:38:34 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisThere is epidemiological evidence that some herpes viruses may contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS) occurrencehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/elevated-risk-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/elevated-risk-ms.phpSun, 12 Jun 2011 13:14:07 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisViagra drastically reduces multiple sclerosis symptoms in animal models with the diseasehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/viagra-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/viagra-ms.phpThu, 19 May 2011 10:21:01 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisScientists develop compound that effectively halts progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), the discovery also holds promise for other autoimmune disordershttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/compound.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/compound.phpMon, 18 Apr 2011 10:58:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisBy noting the presence of markers in a diagnostic test, researchers predict whether patients will suffer faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxietyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-timeline.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-timeline.phpFri, 15 Apr 2011 08:40:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisGilenya delayed progression of disability both for patients who were previously treated for their MS and for patients who had not received prior treatmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/gilenya-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/gilenya-ms.phpMon, 11 Apr 2011 10:55:14 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis is a seriously disabling autoimmune disease that can lead to disturbance or loss of sensory function voluntary movement vision and bladder controlhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/treatment-of-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/treatment-of-ms.phpThu, 31 Mar 2011 14:24:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisPeople living with MS need more information to make the best choices for the benefit of their healthhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/monitoring-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/monitoring-ms.phpWed, 30 Mar 2011 19:03:45 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis is a life altering disease that affects each person in a unique and different wayhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-face.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-face.phpMon, 14 Mar 2011 12:05:43 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisGilenya (fingolimod) is the first disease modifying oral therapy developed for the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/gilenya-fingolimod.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/gilenya-fingolimod.phpThu, 10 Mar 2011 09:40:13 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisFumaric acid salts used against severe psoriasis may also have a favorable effect on Multiple Sclerosis as a result of their TH2 polarizing mechanismshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fumaric-acid-salt.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/fumaric-acid-salt.phpMon, 07 Mar 2011 12:51:37 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisDamage to a particular area of the brain and a consequent reduction in noradrenaline are associated with multiple sclerosishttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/neurotransmitter.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/neurotransmitter.phpSun, 13 Feb 2011 11:16:09 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisPeer-reviewed research reveals histamine's role in modulating immune response and reducing MS symptoms, pointing to new autoimmune disease therapieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/histamine.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/histamine.phpMon, 31 Jan 2011 16:10:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis (MS) Progress was made toward finding ways to restore function and improving quality of life through exercise meditation rehabilitation and medicationshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-research.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-research.phpMon, 20 Dec 2010 12:55:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisDamage caused by multiple sclerosis could be reversed by activating stem cells that can repair injury in the central nervous systemhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-damage.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-damage.phpSun, 05 Dec 2010 17:48:10 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisThe complexity of the immune system and nervous system turn Neuroimmunology into one of the most exciting fields of modern biomedicinehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/controlled.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/controlled.phpThu, 28 Oct 2010 18:18:43 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisPhase II Study with Ocrelizumab Shows Significant Reduction in Disease Activity for Multiple Sclerosis Patientshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ocrelizumab-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ocrelizumab-ms.phpSun, 17 Oct 2010 11:26:37 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisAlbuterol sulfate used to treat bronchospasm in asthma may decrease interleukin-12 levelshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/asthma-medication-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/asthma-medication-ms.phpMon, 13 Sep 2010 17:25:24 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMeeting of leading North American experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) to identify research priorities for Canadahttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-research-canada.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-research-canada.phpWed, 01 Sep 2010 18:25:32 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisTrial to test bone marrow stem cell therapy with patients with multiple sclerosis shown to have possible benefits for treatment of the diseasehttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-stem-cells.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-stem-cells.phpSat, 28 Aug 2010 09:24:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisSociety of Interventional Radiology position statement supporting clinical research into CCSVI and endovascular treatments for multiple sclerosis patientshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/sir-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/sir-ms.phpThu, 26 Aug 2010 13:48:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisHard To Treat Diseases - Scientists report results that are encouraging for the future of Multiple Sclerosis Treatmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-treatment-results.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-treatment-results.phpThu, 03 Jun 2010 09:59:42 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisFDA approves Ampyra (dalfampridine) drug to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ampyra-fda.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ampyra-fda.phpSun, 24 Jan 2010 13:17:10 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisMajor trial of oral drug Cladribine has shown it significantly reduces relapse and deterioration of multiple sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/cladribine-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/cladribine-ms.phpWed, 20 Jan 2010 19:23:33 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisSeveral papers published this year provided more evidence that starting on MS therapies early after disease onset, or even before a definite diagnosis, can pay off later by delaying disease progressionhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/national-ms-society.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/national-ms-society.phpWed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisPeople with multiple sclerosis who have relapses within five years of onset have more severe disability in the short termhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-relapses.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-relapses.phpThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:41 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisResearch study could overturn the prevailing wisdom on the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)https://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-cause.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/ms-cause.phpSun, 25 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisStudy finds two genes associated with good central nervous system repair in multiple sclerosishttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/multiple-sclerosis-genes.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/multiple-sclerosis-genes.phpFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:01:53 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisVirus responsible for rare brain disease found to be reactivated in multiple-sclerosis patients being treated with natalizumabhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/natalizumab-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/natalizumab-ms.phpThu, 10 Sep 2009 10:19:58 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisA new experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) completely reverses the devastating autoimmune disorderhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/reverse-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/reverse-ms.phpTue, 11 Aug 2009 15:01:24 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisAntegren for multiple sclerosis is a monoclonal antibody that is given by monthly infusion into a veinhttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/antegren.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/antegren.phpFri, 27 Feb 2009 08:23:46 EDTDisabled WorldMultiple SclerosisLow-dose naltrexone shows promise in halting MS progression and improving quality of life, but patients struggle to access the treatment due to lack of clinical trialshttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/naltrexone-ms.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ms/naltrexone-ms.phpFri, 27 Feb 2009 06:19:00 EDTDisabled WorldMedical ResearchExperimental drug fampridine 4-aminopyridine improves walking ability in some individuals with multiple sclerosis MShttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/mobility-drug.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/mobility-drug.phpFri, 27 Feb 2009 05:41:00 EDTDisabled World