Papers: 31 Jul 2014 - 7 Aug 2014
Lower Risk of MS in People With HIV
A large study of hospital records in England finds a potentially protective association now being tested in a small clinical trial
A controversial idea about how ancient inherited viruses embedded in people’s genes may cause...
Clinical Research, Drug Development
Editors' Pick
MRI Detects Early MS-Like Changes in Rare Eye Disease
The association between a rare mitochondrial eye disease and MS grows curiouser and curiouser. Do the two conditions occur together by chance, or is there more to it than meets the eye?
Some patients with the rare mitochondrial eye disease Leber hereditary optic neuropathy develop...
Clinical Research
MS Patient, Ph.D.: Calling Dr. Thomas Hale
One researcher’s idea for a symbiotic relationship between (pregnant and breast-feeding) patients and evidence-based medicine
Since the birth of my daughter, the question of when to restart...
Clinical Research, People
Episode 6 with Dr. Jeffrey Dunn on biomarkers and personalized medicine
Links to articles and other resources mentioned in Episode 6
Methods
Physical Activity Associated With Improved Quality of Life in People With MS
An international survey of over 2000 people with MS shows that moderate to high levels of physical activity are associated with better health-related quality of life
Physical activity is highly associated with better quality of life in people with MS, according to...
Clinical Research
Papers: 25 Jul 2014 - 1 Aug 2014
Evaluating Patient Preferences Is Key for MS Decision-Making
Taking patient preferences into account may significantly affect patients’ initial and long-term compliance with therapy
Evaluating patient preferences is a crucial step in shared decision-making in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis, and it’s...
Clinical Research, People