Multiple Sclerosis News

"Having children could slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis ," The Independent reported.

Current research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease.

People with Multiple Sclerosis feel more than twice as much withheld anger as the general population and this could have an adverse effect on their relationships and health, according to a study published in the December issue of the European Journal of Neurology .

Having children may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis, new research suggests.

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that Ron Cohen, M.D., President & CEO, will present at the upcoming 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the New York Palace in New York, NY.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will finance some research into an experimental Italian treatment but urges patients not to stop treatment until more is known about the procedure.

Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus -induced demyelinating disease is a relevant mouse model for the study of multiple sclerosis.

The 2009 Bike MS event in New Bern in September raised a record $1,736,537 more than last year and nearly $200,000 more than pledged.

Dr. Paolo Zamboniis seen at his research lab at the University of Ferrara. W5 investigates intriguing new theory about MS A group of doctors in Italy is investigating a fascinating new treatment for multiple sclerosis, based on a theory that, if proven true, could radically alter the lives of patients.

This could be a breakthrough in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. Saturday on CTV's current-affairs program W5, a report titled The Liberation Treatment will investigate the emergence of a possible cure for the disease, for which Canadians have one of the highest rates in the world.

There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short circuits caused when tiny "potassium channels" in the fibers are exposed by trauma.

Having multiple sclerosis or epilepsy doesn't put a mother-to-be at significant risk for pregnancy-related problems, according to a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

Nov. 18, 2009 -- Pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only a little more likely to deliver babies by cesarean section than women who don't have the neurological disorder, a new study shows.

Dr. Rock Heyman presented a "Research Update" last night at the annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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FUNDRAISERS are needed for a three-mile charity walk around Southampton on December 13.

Magnetic resonance images of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in childhood show that pediatric onset multiple sclerosis is more aggressive, and causes more brain lesions, than MS diagnosed in adulthood, researchers at the University at Buffalo have reported.

Without the usual search lights, red carpets and celebrities that mark so many premieres in Hollywood, a unique gathering is taking place this week with a human drama quietly playing out, more real and compelling than anything on the movie screen.

A study of 238,000 women found that those who were obese at age 18 had twice the risk of developing multiple sclerosis compared to women who were at normal weight as teenagers, according to research published in the journal Neurology.