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September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Vumerity Recommended for EU Approval as RRMS Treatment

A committee of the European Medicines Agency is recommending that Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) be approved as an oral treatment for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in the European Union. The ... Read more

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Patients on Anti-CD20 Therapies Urged to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

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While people with multiple sclerosis (MS) taking anti-CD20 therapies do not mount a robust antibody response after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the vaccines do strongly activate other parts of the ... Read more

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Rim Lesions, Suggesting Chronic Inflammation, May Be Common

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An imaging feature called a rim lesion is found in about 4 out of every 10 people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review study. These rims, thought to ... Read more

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Roche, Temedica Launch Brisa App to Improve Lives of German Patients

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Temedica, a Munich-based digital health company, has joined efforts with Roche to launch a free mobile app that aims to improve care for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) living in ... Read more

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Class of Molecules May Offer Opioid Alternative for Treating Pain

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A class of molecules called positive allosteric modulators, or PAMs, may be useful in treating pain caused by nerve damage — a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) — according ... Read more

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Be Proactive in Managing Bladder, Bowel Problems, Nurses Advise

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Bladder and bowel problems, which affect more than half of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, should be assessed and monitored regularly to better adapt treatment plans and ultimately improve patients’ quality of ... Read more

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Chronic Inflammation in MS Linked to Specific Brain Cells in Study

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An interaction between immune cells and glia cells in the brain, mediated by the C1q complement system protein, appears to drive chronic inflammation in multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows. ... Read more

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Depression Greatly Raises Patients’ Risk of Vascular Disease, Death

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Depression in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients greatly raises their risk of vascular disease and death by any cause, a study that compared this patient group with other patients and a matched ... Read more

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

MS Trust Welcomes School Year With ‘Awareness Pack’ for Children

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The MS Trust has put together a free School Awareness Pack aimed at raising the profile of multiple sclerosis (MS) and dispelling some common disease misunderstandings in schools. Designed for ... Read more

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Health Status of Immigrants With MS Complex, Canadian Study Finds

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A number of health conditions — including high blood pressure, migraines, schizophrenia, and rheumatoid arthritis — are more common among immigrants to Canada who have multiple sclerosis (MS) than those without ... Read more

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Pro-inflammatory Th17 Immune Cells Harm Myelin-producing Cells

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Pro-inflammatory T helper 17 cells, known as Th17 cells — a type of immune cell known to play a role in multiple sclerosis (MS) — directly interact with myelin-producing cells, ... Read more

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

T. Gondii Parasite May Protect Against Developing MS

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Toxoplasmosis, an infection by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, has a protective effect against the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review study. Specifically, people who had been infected with the parasite ... Read more

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Vibration Training Also Seen to Aid Cognition and Life Quality in Study

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A six-week program, called vibration training — in which people stand on a vibrating platform for short periods of time — eased disability and improved cognitive abilities and quality of ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

National MS Society Invests $8.7M in Research, Clinical Trial Training

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society invested more than $8.7 million over the summer to support 29 new training fellowships, early career research awards, and other initiatives aiming to advance multiple sclerosis (MS) ... Read more

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

ADS-5102 Aided Walking Speed in Select MS Patients in INROADS Trial

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An extended-release formulation of amantadine, ADS-5102 was significantly more effective than a placebo at increasing walking speed in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who had difficulty with this, particularly younger ... Read more