Editors' Pick

Multiple sclerosis: Rapid screening for remyelination-promoting drugs using micropillar arrays.

Nat Rev Neurol. 2014 Aug; 10(8):428. Epub 2014 Jul 22. PMID: 25048661. Abstract

Editors' Pick

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool.

Rudick RA, Miller D, Bethoux F, Rao SM, Lee J-C, Stough D, Reece C, Schindler D, Mamone B, Alberts J

J Vis Exp. 2014(88). Epub 1969 Dec 31. PMID: 25046650. Abstract

EDSS Alternative in an iPad

A study demonstrates that an iPad app can accurately gauge walking, balance, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and a measure of cognition in people with MS

Doctors, researchers, and patients could all benefit from an easier way to quantify...

Clinical Research, People

Episode 4 with Dr. Michael Racke on the Kir4.1 potassium channel

Links to articles and other resources mentioned in Episode 4

Methods

Editors' Pick

Patient centered decision making: Use of conjoint analysis to determine risk-benefit trade-offs for preference sensitive treatment choices.

Wilson L, Loucks A, Bui C, Gipson G, Zhong L, Schwartzburg A, Crabtree E, Goodin D, Waubant E, McCulloch C

J Neurol Sci. 2014 Jun 23. PMID: 25037284. Abstract

MS Research Roundup: July 18, 2014

Alemtuzumab Accepted in Scotland; Safety Testing Begins for Dimethyl Fumarate-like Oral Drug; Racing Belt Sanders for MS Research

Items of interest to multiple sclerosis researchers from around the Web...

Clinical Research, Drug Development, People

Papers: 11 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

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