EBV and MS: Is Multiple Sclerosis Really ‘Long Mono’?
New research strengthens the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus, the cause of most cases of mononucleosis, and MS. By Trevis…
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased…
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Hydroxychloroquine May Slow PPMS Progression, Study Shows
NOTE: Please always speak with your MS healthcare team before making any decisions to try new treatments. ——————————————— Oct 2021…
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COVID-19 Studies Recruiting People with MS
Overview The National MS Society is partnering with organizations and supporting research that seeks to understand the impacts of…
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Common Epstein-Barr Virus May Play Role in Debilitating Neurological Illness
In a study of members of the Armed Forces, people who developed multiple sclerosis first had Epstein-Barr virus. A colored…
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Sex hormones in MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that does not affect men and women equally, with three times more women than…
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What’s the Link Between Hormones and MS?
By Sharon Liao Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on July 23, 2020 Researchers aren’t sure exactly what causes multiple sclerosis. An area of…
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Higher MS Genetic Risk Linked to Disease Onset at Younger Ages – Multiple Sclerosis News Today
by Margarida Maia PhD | December 21, 2021 People with a higher genetic risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly…
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Pregnancy Poses Challenges to MS Management, Review Study Shows
Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who receive high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) before conception have a greater risk of relapses and disability progression during…
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Researchers explore efficacy of methylphenidate for mental fatigue in multiple sclerosis
By Kessler Foundation Credit: CCO Public Domain A team of researchers at Kessler Foundation studied the effects of methylphenidate on…
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