Animal models can be instrumental in informing our knowledge and treatment of human disease -- when they're used correctly, that is. Dr. David Baker (aka the "Mouse Doctor") returns for part 2 of his interview, sharing his tips for the correct use of EAE and models in general.
The process of taking a drug from bench to bedside is often challenging but always enlightening. In the first installment of a 2-part interview, Dr. David Baker shares what he's learned in his work developing new drugs for MS.
Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid from people with MS led to a surprising result, one which has intriguing implications for understanding and treating progressive MS.
The discovery of pathogenic antibodies led to an important new understanding of NMO and its diagnosis -- could T cells hold the key to the treatment of this disease?
Clinicians must carefully balance the risks and benefits of MS DMTs for each patient. Fortunately, there are tools, knowledge and research findings to help with this process. Dr. Fernandez describes the approaches he uses to perform this balancing act with his patients.
Rich in diversity, the MS Hispanic community is a valuable resource for researchers studying how genetic, environmental and cultural backgrounds influence MS risk and clinical characteristics.
If the eye is the window to the soul, could it also give us a glimpse into the brain? Dr. Saidha explains the evolving use of optical coherence tomography to measure how MS affects retinal and optic nerves, and where else this might lead us.