Advances in medical technology have led to the discovery of novel treatments for a number of dreaded health conditions of the past. The partnership certainly has helped people survive diseases that were once considered deadly. There are still a lot of health conditions that may require further research in order to aid or discover innovative treatments. One of them is multiple sclerosis. A company has recently intro Facts About Multiple Sclerosis You Should Know About
Multiple sclerosis is a known yet misunderstood disease affecting millions of people worldwide. But while there are many things people already know about the said condition, there are also certain misconceptions that they may have believed to be facts. So just to clear up the minds of those aware of the disease, here are some
Link Between Gut Bacteria and MS Seen
More and more researchers are looking into bacteria that thrive in the stomach and its possible link to certain diseases and health conditions. Many scientists have, in particular, suspected that there is a link that exists between gut bacteria and certain immunological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Recent studies by researchers from Brigham and Women’s
High Salt Intake A Potential Risk Factor For MS
Salt has long been a part of man’s daily diet. Everyone knows that too much of it can be unhealthy. They can lead to certain conditions and diseases that can affect a person’s lifestyle. One recent finding that can also convince people to curb their salt intake involves multiple sclerosis, one of those diseases that
Key Protein Reduces MS Severity In Mice
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and other collaborators have discovered a key protein that may be able to reduce the severity of a disease in mice similar to multiple sclerosis in humans. The said protein, called Del-1 is known to be the same protein type that also prevents inflammation and bone loss in mice
AI Used In Eye-Tracking System For Multiple Sclerosis Monitoring
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 10th, 2020
Advances in medical technology have led to the discovery of novel treatments for a number of dreaded health conditions of the past. The partnership certainly has helped people survive diseases that were once considered deadly. There are still a lot of health conditions that may require further research in order to aid or discover innovative treatments. One of them is multiple sclerosis. A company has recently intro Protein May Help In Fight Against West Nile, Zika Virus
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 8th, 2020
Mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile and Zika viruses have been a cause of constant concern among many places around the world. These viruses can cause health problems and even death among those who are infected.
These diseases have been a constant cause of concern every year in the US. With rising cases being reported on a seasonal basis, it is unfortunate that there are still no antiviral treatments avai Antidepressant May Alleviate MS Symptoms
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 22nd, 2018
A recent study has discovered that a previously approved anti-depressant may also be effective in alleviating the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, most especially the progressive form of the said condition. The said medication was identified by screening a number of different generic therapeutics developed to treat other conditions. The researchers from University of Calgary in collaboration with Ruhr-Universität B Common Anti-Oxidant May Help Slow MS Progression
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 25th, 2017
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating condition that currently has no cure available. The best that most medications can do is slow down or halt is progression temporarily. But researchers are trying to know more about the disease and how to battle it from different fronts. They are also discovering other ways to halt its progression. One of the recent discoveries made concerns the beneficial effect of a common over
Facts About Multiple Sclerosis You Should Know About
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 28th, 2017
Multiple sclerosis is a known yet misunderstood disease affecting millions of people worldwide. But while there are many things people already know about the said condition, there are also certain misconceptions that they may have believed to be facts. So just to clear up the minds of those aware of the disease, here are some facts of multiple sclerosis that people should know about.
The cause of MS remains unknown
Researchers Find Way To Tame Immune System in MS
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 28th, 2017
Multiple sclerosis is a challenging disease to diagnose and treat. But researchers are working hard in order to better understand the said disease and find different ways to treat it with more discoveries along the way. One of the more recent discoveries is finding a possible way of taming an erratic immune response associated with the said disease.
Researchers from the University of Maryland have discovered of a w
Scientists Able To Reactivate Myelin Regeneration In Mouse Models Of MS
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 28th, 2017
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s own immune system attacks myelin, the protective insulation of the nerve fibers. As a result, it leads to symptoms that can affect one’s movement and balance among other things. The disease is known to have no known cure although many therapies are available to help sufferers from handling their symptoms and living a normal life despite t8he disease
Study: Exercise Not Effective In Reducing MS Risk
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 5th, 2016
Some scientists believe that multiple sclerosis risk can be reduced or even prevented by regular physical activity. But a recent finding suggests that regular exercise is not effective as a preventative measure for developing the said disease. The results are published in the journal Neurology.
There are a number of risk factors that are associated with multiple sclerosis, including certain infections, race, and ev
Early MS Treatment May Offer Long-Term Benefit
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 15th, 2016
A study indicates that treating people who show the beginning signs of multiple sclerosis with medication used for the said disease can be associated with the lengthening of the time before the disease can be definitively diagnosed. The findings in this long-term study is published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The said study involved treating people sho
Link Between Gut Bacteria and MS Seen
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 6th, 2016
More and more researchers are looking into bacteria that thrive in the stomach and its possible link to certain diseases and health conditions. Many scientists have, in particular, suspected that there is a link that exists between gut bacteria and certain immunological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Recent studies by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital may have found just that.
Researchers ha
