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Episode 88 with Dr. John Hart on electrical stimulation for cognition in MS
Researchers are in the early stages of experimenting with electrical stimulation techniques to improve cognition in multiple sclerosis and other brain disorders. Don't try this at home, they caution.
Researchers are in the early stages of experimenting with electrical stimulation techniques to improve cognition in multiple sclerosis and other brain disorders. Don't try this at home, they caution.
Episode 87 with Dr. Ellen Mowry on testing restricted calorie diets in MS
Studies in animals and people have linked obesity to inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are testing calorie restriction for its safety and effectiveness in reducing disease severity in people with relapsing-remitting MS.
Studies in animals and people have linked obesity to inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are testing calorie restriction for its safety and effectiveness in reducing disease severity in people with relapsing-remitting MS.
Episode 86 with Dr. Pavan Bhargava on targeting lesions lining the brain
Some people with MS have small long-lasting inflammatory lesions in the lining outside the brain, which may play a role in progressive disease. The discovery has prompted researchers to try to target these lesions more directly.
Some people with MS have small long-lasting inflammatory lesions in the lining outside the brain, which may play a role in progressive disease. The discovery has prompted researchers to try to target these lesions more directly.
Episode 85 with Dr. Eva Havrdová on detecting a sub-optimal response to MS therapy
To preserve brain health in multiple sclerosis, research suggests the optimal treatment regime starts early and closely monitors patients by MRI if possible to switch therapies before a disabling relapse.
To preserve brain health in multiple sclerosis, research suggests the optimal treatment regime starts early and closely monitors patients by MRI if possible to switch therapies before a disabling relapse.
Episode 84 with Dr. Ilya Kister on stopping MS drugs & observational datasets
What happens to the course of multiple sclerosis when people stop taking their drugs? It depends on the individual and on the drug. A new study may help answer the question better.
What happens to the course of multiple sclerosis when people stop taking their drugs? It depends on the individual and on the drug. A new study may help answer the question better.
Old Drug Performs New Trick
In what may be the first demonstration of myelin repair in people with multiple sclerosis, an old antihistamine shows modest improvement in the function of chronically demyelinated optic nerves.
In what may be the first demonstration of myelin repair in people with multiple sclerosis, an old antihistamine shows modest improvement in the function of chronically demyelinated optic nerves.
Thanks in part to a close collaboration between a scientist and a physician, the prospect of...
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The Data Visualization section presents MS-related data in new ways, making it easy for viewers to discover unexpected relationships
Our latest data visualization presents a network map of the connections among 1253 authors of 263 research papers that reported results of clinical trials in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis between January 1983 and September 2015.- Drug-Development Pipeline consolidates key information about compounds under investigation for therapeutic use
- Tissue Repositories lists features of the world's tissue repositories and brain banks, including rules of engagement and contact information
Animal Models summarizes the promises and pitfalls of animal models used in MS research
We've added a detailed review of zebrafish as a model organism in MS research.- Clinical Trials lists sources of information about MS clinical trials
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