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October 22, 2011

Multiple sclerosis diagnosis turned her life upside-down

  • An MS Patients Story
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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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Imagine waking up numb. So numb, in fact, that movement is either impossible or takes all your energy. If you…
An MS Patients Story

October 22, 2011

In study, Lemtrada helps MS patients

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  • MS Research Study and Reports
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Oct 22, 2011 New data from a late-stage trial showed that 78 percent of patients treated with Lemtrada remained relapse-free…
MS Drug Therapies

October 22, 2011

One of the scientists at Biogen Idec pushing for a new kind of regenerative medicine for Multiple Sclerosis

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Luke Timmerman 10/21/11 Sha Mi, Biogen Idec’s Neurology Ace, to Join “The Genetics Institute Impact” conference One of the scientists at…
MS Drug Therapies

October 22, 2011

Genentech announces 96-week results from ocrelizumab Phase II study on RRMS

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October 21, 2011 Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced 96-week results from…
MS Drug Therapies

October 22, 2011

Clinical and MRI Outcomes in Patients With MS, Treated with Fingolimod

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AMSTERDAM—Fingolimod at an oral dose of 0.5 mg consistently improved relapse rates, disability, and MRI outcomes compared with placebo or…
MS Drug Therapies

October 22, 2011

Approximately One-Third of MS Patients Experiencing Relapses Do Not Adequately Respond to Traditional Corticosteroid Therapy

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  • Multiple Sclerosis
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–Survey conducted by the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS)– AMSTERDAM, Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — On October 21 at the 5th Joint…
MS Drug Therapies

October 22, 2011

Natalizumab (Tysabri)-Associated PML Survival Rates Exceed 80%

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AMSTERDAM—Early diagnosis through enhanced clinical vigilance and optimal management of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) may improve outcomes, according to data…
MS Research Study and Reports

October 22, 2011

Athersys has entered a partnership with a nonprofit multiple sclerosis group to investigate its adult stem cell technology for the treatment of MS

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Fast Forward, a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will commit up to $640,000 to fund animal studies…
Multiple Sclerosis

October 21, 2011

Optic Neuritis – The definition

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Definition Optic neuritis is a vision disorder characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve. Description Optic neuritis occurs when the…
Multiple Sclerosis

October 21, 2011

SURVEY FINDS MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS REPORT DIFFICULTY WALKING OR MAINTAINING BALANCE

  • Alternative therapies and devices for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Most people know that multiple sclerosis eventually leads to trouble walking. A new survey of more than 1,200 adults living…
Alternative therapies and devices for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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