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Is this a rare case of Teva Pharmaceutical being forced to swallow its own bitter medicine? The world's largest generic manufacturer, founded on its unflinching willingness to challenge the patented protection of branded products owned by other drugmakers, is suing generic rival Mylan .

Orthotist Matt McLean fits Vicki Dutton with a WalkAide in Victoria, B.C. August 26, 2009.

People with multiple sclerosis who have relapses within the first five years of onset appear to have more severe disability in the short term compared to people who do not have an early relapse, according to a new study published in the November 4, 2009, issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

"We are executing on our development programs while remaining vigilant on cost containment and expense management," said Faheem Hasnain, president and chief executive officer of Facet Biotech.

A science summit exploring possible links between multiple sclerosis and a lack of vitamin D may be held in Scotland next year, it has emerged.

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

E-mail: Jorge.Oksenberg@ucsf.edu Received 2 July 2009; Revised 11 September 2009; Accepted 15 September 2009; Published online 29 October 2009.

Multiple Sclerosis IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 31 Oct 2009 Currently, 5 - 8% of the U.S. population is afflicted with an autoimmune disease.

Have you ever noticed that when routines are interrupted, people are more likely to strike up conversations with strangers? My morning took an unexpected turn yesterday when I arrived at the Macarthur BART station to find a news van and television crew out front, filming the hordes of commuters who were in line to purchase train tickets.

E-mail: johan.ockinger@ki.se 13 These authors contributed equally to this study.

Fatigue is one of the most common problems that Multiple Sclerosis sufferers will contend with.

A treatment using cannabis extract to treat cancer, and a novel way to ease period pain, are up for sale after the biotechnology company developing the drugs went bust.

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 140,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS , the Fool's free investing community, Irish biotech Elan has earned a respected four-star ranking .

Swiss drug maker Novartis AG recently noted its FTY720 oral drug to treat multiple sclerosis reduced both relapses and disability progression.

The cause of multiple sclerosis, a chronic, often debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system, has puzzled doctors for decades.

SALEM, Ore. - Bill Bradbury isn't just running for Oregon governor. He's zipping _ on a Segway.

Using a gentle touch may help make it easier for people with multiple sclerosis to pick up and hold objects, a new study suggests.

Partners Biogen Idec and Elan Corp. led drug stocks lower Friday as European pharmaceutical regulators said they are reviewing the safety of Tysabri, the companies' drug for treating multiple sclerosis.

My post about a oemedical marijuanaa stirred a lot of comments, some of them approving, the vast majority hostile and vituperative -- and one or two actually threatening.

Susan D. Brandenburg/Special - 10/15/09 - Sweetwater Writer's Group planning Meeting in Library at Sweetwater Club Oct.