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October 6, 2012

More patients linked to fungal meningitis infections, CDC says

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A News worthy item – By Miriam Falco, CNN updated 7:41 PM EDT, Fri October 5, 2012 (CNN) — Forty-seven people…
Medical Updates -Non MS Related

October 6, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) specialty drug treatment cost projected to exceed $50,000 per person per year in 2016

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A new study by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics (Prime), in collaboration with Blue…
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October 6, 2012

Researchers a step closer to controlling inflammation in MS

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A University of Adelaide researcher has published results that suggest a possible new mechanism to control multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr Iain Comerford…
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October 5, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis: A New Approach to MS Diagnosis

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Even though the long-term benefits are unclear, most people with MS would probably agree that they’d rather have fewer relapses…
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October 5, 2012

Infertility Treatment May Worsen MS Symptoms

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By Salynn BoylesWebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Oct. 3, 2012 — There is growing evidence that infertility treatments raise relapse rates…
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October 4, 2012

MS Timeline

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Information provided to us from Maria Z., in Miami 1380 St. Lidwina born in Holland; her progressive illness suggests a…
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October 3, 2012

LOW Vitamin D = Worse MS

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Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased number of brain lesions and signs of a more…
Multiple Sclerosis

October 2, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: URGENT ATTENTION NEEDED concerning Acthar gel for MS and Aetna Medical insurance

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PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION SHOWN BELOW Aetna medical insurance is considering no longer paying for the ACTHAR Gel for Multiple…
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October 2, 2012

Optic Update: Retina’s Thickness May Be Tied to Severity of MS, Study Suggests

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If true, it might be a useful tool to measure the effectiveness of treatments October 1, 2012 By Steven ReinbergHealthDay…
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October 1, 2012

Cognitive Reserve and Multiple Sclerosis

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By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide September 30, 2012 We all have heard the concept of “use it or lose it”…
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