Hope for MS patients... Study offers MS nerve repair clue 5 December 2010 - The study suggests a way of helping the brain repair damage
MS scam... Concerns about controversial MS treatment 7 March 2011 - Serious concerns have been raised about a controversial vein-widening treatment being offered to people with multiple sclerosis.
Mebbe the glandular fever is a pre-cursor to MS?... Virus and low sunlight 'raises multiple sclerosis risk' 19 April 2011 - Low levels of sunlight exposure have been linked to MS
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Wonder if it'll work against multiple sclerosis?... Researchers Override a Disease-Causing Gene Mutation June 15, 2011 : Scientists report they have found a new way to change the genetic code within living cells, a discovery that could lead to effective treatments for inherited diseases caused by a common genetic mutation.
Researchers say a variant gene which reduces vitamin D levels could be directly linked to MS... Rare gene links vitamin D and multiple sclerosis 8 December 2011 - A rare genetic variant which causes reduced levels of vitamin D appears to be directly linked to multiple sclerosis, says an Oxford University study.
I have MS and I take 10,000 units of D every day. It does help, but it's not a cure. I still have to take all the rest of the stuff my doc gives me. On the other hand, all these things together allows me to live a RELATIVELY normal life, such as it is. I would have to say D gives me a 25 to 30 pct. boost in ability.
My mother had primary progressive MS. In her desperation, she was often filled with hope by what amounts to quack medicine. She was particularly fascinated by a 60 Minutes report that removing amalgam fillings cures all sorts of ills. I am extremely leery of any report about any possible cures or causes, as so often they turn out to not be true.
Mebbe it lessens twitches by calmin' down the nerves an' muscles... Study: Marijuana may help with MS symptoms May 14,`12 (UPI) -- Smoking marijuana may be an effective treatment for spasticity -- a common and disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis, U.S. researchers suggest. See also: Judge with cancer admits smoking pot May 18,`12 (UPI) -- A New York judge suffering from terminal cancer says he has been using marijuana illegally before dinner and at bedtime.
Oops. den again, mebbe not... Cannabis 'does not slow multiple sclerosis' progress 29 May 2012 - The cannabis medication did not produce the "high" of the illegal street drug
Gene flaw link to MS drug failure... Gene flaw 'explains why drugs failed to treat MS' 9 July 2012 - The findings provide more understanding of MS
New MS drug effective but expensive... Multiple sclerosis: New drug 'most effective' 1 November 2012 - MS attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord
Optical Coherence Tomography can reveal the extent of MS... Simple eye scan can reveal extent of Multiple Sclerosis 24 December 2012 - The retina sits at the back of the eye and houses the cells that provide us with vision
Using one's own skin cells to treat MS... Skin 'may restore' diseased MS brain 8 February 2013 - It may be possible to use a patient's own skin to repair the damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), which is currently incurable, say researchers.
Man arrested `cause he wasn't smiling... Parkinson's sufferers 'face regular discrimination' 14 April 2013 - Nearly half of those with Parkinson's face regular discrimination, such as having their symptoms mistaken for drunkenness, a survey suggests.
A breakthrough in the treatment of multiple sclerosis... Researchers Offer Promising New Treatment for MS June 06, 2013 > Researchers have developed whats being hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, a crippling autoimmune disease that attacks the outer sheath of nerve cells, eventually disabling many of those with the neurological condition. The new treatment involves sweeping away immune system cells responsible for MS.
Mobilaser helps Parkinson's patients walk... New Laser Device Helps Parkinson's Patients Walk January 31, 2014 ~ Parkinsons disease slowly destroys the brains ability to control the muscles, depriving the patients of their mobility. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida, have developed a laser-based device that helps patients walk again.
Scientists close to gene therapy treatment for Muscular Dystrophy... Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy Advances October 22, 2015 - Scientists say they could be on the cusp of having a treatment for muscular dystrophy, an inherited disease that gradually weakens and destroys muscles and currently has no cure.
Gene-editing cure for MD... Treatment to Cure Form of Muscular Dystrophy Advances January 05, 2016 : Gene-editing technology shows promise in permanently halting Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal genetic condition that affects one in 5,000 boys worldwide
Stem cell transplants have helped some paralyzed patients to walk on their own... Cancer treatment has 'remarkable' results against type of MS Jan. 19, 2016 - Some paralyzed patients in a study have been able to walk on their own after being given stem cell transplants from their own bone marrow.
Loss of taste in MS patients... Brain lesions may be cause of taste loss in MS patients Feb. 8, 2016 -- Brain lesions caused by multiple sclerosis may damage the sense of taste in patients, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found in a recent study. See also: Cognitive behavioral therapy changes brain volume, study says Feb. 5, 2016 - By studying the physiological effects of different therapies, researchers hope to improve mental health outcomes.
Scientists discover inherited MS gene... Scientists discover an inherited gene for MS Wed, 01 Jun 2016 - Scientists say they have found a gene that causes a rare but inherited form of multiple sclerosis.
Canadian doctors reverse severe MS using stem cells... This isnt hype: Canadian doctors just reversed severe MS using stem cells June 9, 2016 - The multiple lives of MS patient Jennifer Molson after her chemotherapy treatment
More on Canadian doctors come up with Radical Procedure to Treat MS... Radical Procedure to Treat MS Shows Great Promise June 24, 2016 - Canadian researchers have succeeded in getting patients with an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis out of wheelchairs and moving again. The protocol is risky, even potentially deadly, but the outcomes have been astonishing and are being closely watched by other neurologists.
Vigor helps children with neuro-muscular diseases... New Device Helps Children With Muscle Disease Move Their Hands September 01, 2016 - Children with diseases like muscular dystrophy may have a hard time moving with their weakening muscles. Now a new device, called Vigor, could help. The mechanism gives their muscles an additional boost to complete movements such as bending their wrists. Related: New Study Suggests Paraplegics Could Regain Mobility August 11, 2016 - The first clinical reports on technology that could allow paraplegics to walk again have been released, and researchers say the results suggest the future may offer significant recovery from otherwise paralyzing spinal cord injuries. The study was released in Thursday's Scientific Reports. See also: Avatar Helps Children Recovering from Illness Feel Less Lonely September 03, 2016 | WASHINGTON A small avatar may help children who are recuperating from a long-term illness and feel isolated from their friends and classmates. The robot takes their place in school. From home or the hospital, the children can hear their teachers and friends, and even take part in class.
