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June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

Uncontrolled Hypertension More Likely in Black Americans With MS

Black Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher chance of having uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), despite being more likely to receive anti-hypertensive medication than white patients, a large ... Read more

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

NICE Updates Its Guidelines for MS Management

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in England has updated its guidelines for the diagnosis and management of adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). Called Multiple sclerosis in adults: ... Read more

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Biogen Secures Tecfidera Patent in EU Until 2028; Generics Not Likely

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Biogen has secured a new patent in Europe covering the use of its oral therapy Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) for multiple sclerosis (MS) through 2028, the company announced. Granted by the European ... Read more

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

aHSCT, Stem Cell Therapy for RRMS, Troubled by Unknowns, Paper Says

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Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (aHSCT) has shown some promise as a treatment option for highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), but more clinical evidence is needed to support its ... Read more

June 22, 2022June 23, 2022

Erectile Dysfunction Can Affect Most Men With MS, Analysis Suggests

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The risk of erectile dysfunction was about three times greater in men with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with healthy men, according to a recent meta-analysis of published studies. It was ... Read more

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

MS Bike, Canadian Society’s Annual Fundraiser, Returns to Live Rides

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The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has opened MS Bike, an annual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for research and services that make the difference for the more than 90,000 ... Read more

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Beer Consumption May Be Linked to MS Risk: Meta-analysis

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Alcohol intake is not significantly associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), but specifically drinking beer may elevate the risk, according to a recent meta-analysis. The association, ... Read more

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

T-cells in Bone Marrow Work to Drive Inflammatory MS Attacks

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Unusual growth in an immune cell class called myeloid cells is evident in the bone marrow of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and these cells likely contribute to the inflammation that drives ... Read more

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Neural Sleeve Improves Mobility, Reduces Pain and Depression: Cionic

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Cionic‘s leg-worn Neural Sleeve, recently authorized in the U.S. to aid walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other conditions that impair mobility, reduced foot drop in a small ... Read more

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Bioasis Purchases EGF Therapy Platform for MS, Other Diseases

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Cresence AS has sold its epidermal growth factor (EGF) platform comprising investigational therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases to Bioasis Technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Vidofludimus Calcium Safely Reduced RRMS Brain Lesions

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Treatment with the experimental immune-modulating therapy vidofludimus calcium reduced disease activity on MRI scans in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), data from the Phase 2 EMPhASIS clinical trial shows. Top-line ... Read more

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Innovative Trials, MS Society UK Collaborate on MS Research

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Innovative Trials has selected the MS Society UK as its charity partner for the next year, and intends to raise at least £3,000 (about $3,600) to support multiple sclerosis (MS) ... Read more

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

Signal Detection Theory May Help Measure MS Cognitive Fatigue

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A new tool called signal detection theory (SDT) found a relationship between subjective cognitive fatigue, often experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the activation of certain brain regions, ... Read more

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

2nd SPMS Patient Sees Clinical Gains With Foralumab Treatment

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Treatment with foralumab nasal spray resulted in marked clinical improvements after three months in the second secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) patient treated under a single-patient access program. The findings ... Read more

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Ekso’s Wearable Exoskeleton Cleared by FDA for Walking Rehab Use

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given Ekso Bionics clearance to market its wearable robotic exoskeleton to aid in rehabilitation programs to improve gait and mobility in people with ... Read more