Multiple Sclerosis News from Medical News Today

Multiple Sclerosis News

Multiple Sclerosis News

The latest Multiple Sclerosis News articles published daily. Includes news on multiple sclerosis (MS), encephalomyelitis disseminata (ED), myelin and nerve fibers.

Add this Multiple Sclerosis rss news feed to your rss reader:

Latest News

Real-Time Observation Sheds New Light On Multiple Sclerosis

06 November 2009

In diseases such as multiple sclerosis, cells of the immune system infiltrate the brain tissue, where they cause immense damage. For many years, it was an enigma as to how these cells can escape from the bloodstream...
[read article]

Multiple Sclerosis: What Part Do Relapses Play In Severe Disability?

05 November 2009

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) 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...
[read article]

Modifying Neural Stem Cells Improves Their Therapeutic Efficacy

03 November 2009

Stem cells isolated from the brain of adult mice (adult neural stem cells [aNSCs]) have shown very modest therapeutic effects in a mouse model of the chronic inflammatory neurodegenerative disease multiple sclerosis...
[read article]

Multiple Sclerosis News Articles Archive - Page 1

31 October 2009

New Tool To Accelerate Discovery Of Autoimmune Disease Mechanisms And Therapies

27 October 2009

26 New Research Projects Launched Totaling $9.2 Million To Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research

European Drug Agency To Weigh Risks/Benefits Of Tysabri -- Cites 23 Cases Of PML

26 October 2009

Possible New Underlying Cause Of MS Investigated By Neurologists

22 October 2009

'Life-Changing' MS Drug Could Save NHS £300 Million A Year, UK

15 October 2009

Acorda Therapeutics Announces Positive Vote By FDA Advisory Committee For Fampridine-SR

Gentle Touch May Aid Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Multiple Sclerosis Researchers To Meet In Boston To Design Largest-Ever Vitamin D Study

13 October 2009

Female Lawmakers Shape Health Care With Their Own Stories

12 October 2009

Juggling Boosts Brain Connections

02 October 2009

Researchers Develop A Software For Clinical Use To Early Detect Multiple Sclerosis

01 October 2009

Oral Pill Fingolimod Reduces Relapses And Disability Progression

EMD Serono Submits Application For Cladribine Tablets As A Potential Oral Short-Course Multiple Sclerosis Therapy In The United States

24 September 2009

Crucial Role Of Macrophages In Muscle Regeneration Uncovered By EMBL Scientists

23 September 2009

Tweeting Disability Charities Speed-Debate At Party Conferences

22 September 2009

Roads Closed For Powerful MRI Scanner Delivery

17 September 2009

MS Society Marks One Year Anniversary Of EndMS Campaign, Canada

Acorda Therapeutics Announces Data On Retention Rates And Safety From Two Phase 3 Fampridine-SR Extension Studies

16 September 2009

Scientists Discover New Clues About How The Immune System Works

15 September 2009

Artielle ImmunoTherapeutics Announces Positive Results Of Phase 1 Multiple Sclerosis Trial

14 September 2009

Early Research Holds Promise For New Therapies And Better Prediction Of Patient Outcomes In Multiple Sclerosis

Results Further Support The Benefits Of TYSABRI For Multiple Sclerosis Patients

13 September 2009

Fewer Injection Site Reactions In Patients Using AVONEX Versus Sub-cutaneous Interferon And Glatiramer Acetate For The Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis

11 September 2009

Researchers Discover Clues About PML Infection

Virus Responsible For Deadly Brain Disease Found In MS Patients Treated With Natalizumab

10 September 2009

Biovista Inc. Announces Positive Efficacy Results In A Pre-clinical Trial Of Its BVA-201 Repositioned Drug For Multiple Sclerosis

Opexa Reports Additional Favorable Data With Tovaxin(R) For Multiple Sclerosis

08 September 2009

First Ten-Year Follow-Up Shows That Treatment With AVONEX® Leads To Long-Term Benefits In Early Multiple Sclerosis Patients

02 September 2009

Swedish Research Compares Smoking With Use Of Snuff And Risk Of Developing MS

01 September 2009

Cigarettes, Not Swedish Snuff Linked To Increased Risk Of MS

Blood Test May Predict Course Of MS

31 August 2009

What Is Ataxia? What Causes Ataxia?

27 August 2009

News From The American Journal Of Pathology, September 2009

26 August 2009

Acorda Therapeutics Reports Date Of FDA Advisory Committee Review Of Fampridine-SR For Improvement Of Walking Ability In People With MS

Multiple Sclerosis: National Search For Proteins That Cause MS

Peptimmune Completes Phase Ib Study Of PI-2301 In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, And Presentation At ECTRIMS 2009

25 August 2009

MS Society Statement - Molecule Found In Brain May Protect From Damage Caused By MS

20 August 2009

Drug Used For High Blood Pressure Shows Benefits In Treating MS-like Disease In Mice

19 August 2009

New Research Suggests Smoking May Worsen MS

More Brain Atrophy, More Lesions Discovered In MS Patients Who Smoke

18 August 2009

Multiple Sclerosis May Be Treated With Inexpensive Hypertension Drug

US FDA Approves Extavia(R) - The First In A New Portfolio Of Planned MS Therapies From Novartis To Help Patients With This Devastating Disease

Smoking Linked To Increased Brain Lesions And Brain Shrinkage In MS

15 August 2009

Hard To Treat Diseases (HTDS.PK) Scientists Present Encouraging Results For The Future Of Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

14 August 2009

New Immune-Suppressing Treatment Forces Multiple Sclerosis Into Remission In Mice

12 August 2009

Researchers Successfully Reverse Multiple Sclerosis In Animals

31 July 2009

MS Society Responds To Debbie Purdy Ruling - Clarification On The Law Of Assisted Suicide, UK

30 July 2009

Cognitive Testing, Gender And Brain Lesions May Predict MS Disease Progression Risk

29 July 2009

Experimental MS Drug Withdrawn From Trial

Diabetes Drug Shows MS Potential

11th Tysabri Patient Develops PML

28 July 2009

Teasing Apart T Helper Cells

Dirucotide Does Not Meet Primary Endpoint In Phase III MAESTRO-01 Trial In Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

27 July 2009

Merck Seeks European License For Cladribine for relapsing remitting MS

Jefferson Award Honors Doctor Determined To Cure Rare Disease HIBM

25 July 2009

Merck KGaA Submits Application For Cladribine Tablets As Multiple Sclerosis Therapy In Europe

24 July 2009

News From The American Journal Of Pathology, August 2009

Go To News Page:
[1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 [Next] [Last Page]

Contact Our News Editors

For any corrections of factual information, or to contact the editors please use our feedback form.

Please send any medical news or health news press releases to:

Back to front page

List of All Medical Articles

Terms and Conditions

Swine Flu Updates

- Latest Swine Flu News
- What is Swine Flu?
- Map Of H1N1 Outbreaks
- Swine Flu - Top 20 FAQ
- Daily Email News Alerts
Stick with Medical News Today for the latest news updates on swine flu.

Most Popular Articles For Multiple Sclerosis

These are the most read articles from this news category for the last 6 months:

Hydrangea Root Shows Promise In Treating Autoimmune Disorders
05 Jun 2009
US researchers found that a drug made from the root of the hydrangea plant, which has for centuries been used in Chinese medicine, showed promising results in treating autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis...

Stem Cell Transplant Study Shows Promise For Multiple Sclerosis
12 Jun 2009

Researchers Successfully Reverse Multiple Sclerosis In Animals
12 Aug 2009

What Is Ataxia? What Causes Ataxia?
31 Aug 2009

Juggling Boosts Brain Connections
12 Oct 2009

Today's Featured Health Videos

Weekend Athletes - Gearing Up for Outdoor Sports

It's important for weekend athletes to make sure they prepare themselves for summer sports. Starting an exercise routine to get them ready for the game is a good idea. Weekend Athletes should also make sure they warm up before the game. You may also want to check the condition of your sneakers before you head out.

more videos are available in our health videos section.


News Archive [link] Web Wikipedia Medical Dictionary [link]