by Julie Langelier, Gladstone Institutes A new study led by scientists at Gladstone Institutes—Mark Petersen (left), Katerina Akassoglou (center), and Reshmi Tognatta (right)—identifies a promising therapy that could improve the repair of damaged myelin. Credit: Michael Short/Gladstone Institutes In the nearly 1 million Americans living with multiple sclerosis, the fatty substance that insulates the nerves of...
by University of Michigan Demyelination by MS. The CD68 colored tissue shows several macrophages in the area of the lesion. Original scale 1:100. Credit: Marvin 101/Wikipedia A recent Michigan Medicine study found that people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis experience a myriad of significant symptoms that often cluster together. The study, published in Multiple Sclerosis Journal, analyzed...
by Kessler Foundation A research scientist (left) supervises a participant with MS during a computer-based cognitive rehabilitation training session at Kessler Foundation. Credit: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks In a review of recent literature, a team of researchers from Kessler Foundation conclude that cognitive rehabilitation programs are efficacious in treating multiple sclerosis-related cognitive dysfunction, and urge clinicians to consider...
People have used the fungi lion’s mane for centuries as a culinary and natural remedy. It may have use in the treatment of various neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS). This is because researchers believe the bioactive ingredient in lion’s mane, erinacine A, induces the nerve growth factor (NGF). This is a protein which regulates...
With sweltering temperatures still enveloping much of the nation, a University of Miami public health scientist has released the results of a new study that shows patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may experience a worsening of their symptoms when exposed to extreme heat. “We’ve known for quite some time that neurological symptoms of multiple sclerosis...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – IRVINE IMAGE: Genetic deletion of Piezo1 in T cells leads to protection in autoimmunity: In the absence of Piezo1, Tregs expand more and, due to their increased numbers, are more effective in containing the damage inflicted by the effector T cells during autoimmune neuroinflammation. Effector T cell function is not affected...
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE A new University of Iowa study suggests that the metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), may provide protection against the disease. The study led by Ashutosh Mangalam, Ph.D., UI associate professor of pathology, shows that a diet rich...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH (TUM) Persons suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis can develop various neurological symptoms caused by damage to the nervous system. Especially in the early stages, these may include sensory dysfunction such as numbness or visual disturbances. In most patients, MS starts with recurring episodes of neurological disability, called relapses or...
Researchers at the CRCHUM led by neurosciences professor Nathalie Arbour are tracking the molecules responsible for this autoimmune disease affecting more than 90,000 Canadians. Did you know that more than 90,000 Canadians are living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? That’s more than the number of people with HIV in the country. And yet it’s not widely talked about....
Christina Aungst, PharmDChristina Aungst, PharmD March 31, 2021, 3:35PM (PT) Key takeaways: Ponvory is a once-daily oral tablet that was recently approved by the FDA to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Ponvory’s most common side effect is a higher risk of infections, especially upper respiratory infections. In studies, Ponvory was better at preventing multiple sclerosis...
