Category: Misc. Research Reports

Participation in Genetic Studies IS of great Need

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AbbVie gets orphan drug and fast track status for Elezanumab – for Myelin repair

29 September 2020 (Last Updated September 29th, 2020 12:36) AbbVie has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the…

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Satralizumab Shows Safe Profile in Patients With NMOSD (NMO)

Benjamin Greeberg, MD Results from the combined double-blind and open-label extension periods of the SAkuraSky (NCT02028884) and SAkuraStar (NCT02073279) clinical…

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Money Management in Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Cognitive, Motor, and Affective Factors

Yael G1,2, Nancy C2,3, John D2,3. Author information 1 Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, NY, United States. 2…

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Does Anesthesia, Invasive Surgery Increase Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Risk?

Hesitation to put MS patients on the operating table, due to relapse risk, may have physicians delaying important surgeries unnecessarily.…

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The Dangers of Influenza and Benefits of Vaccination in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

Experts stress the importance of protecting adults with chronic health conditions from influenza The recommendations in this Call to Action…

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Prevalence of MS More Than Doubles Estimate

A new study funded by the National MS Society has confirmed that nearly one million people are living with MS…

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What are Clinical Trial Phases?

In the United States, medications and medical devices can’t reach patients without being approved by the Food and Drug Administration…

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Minority Engagement in MS Research

FEBRUARY 1, 2018    BY LAURA KOLACZKOWSKI Engaging all types of people for research isn’t just a nice thought. It…

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Lifetime Cancer Risk Lower in MS Patients Than General Public, Study Reports

December 26, 2017 People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a lower overall lifetime risk of cancer relative to a general…

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