Tag: Multiple Sclerosis
Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding
A decade after scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT first began testing whether sensory stimulation of the brain’s 40Hz “gamma” frequency rhythms could treat Alzheimer’s disease in mice, a growing evidence base supporting the idea that it can improve brain health — in humans as well as animals — has… Continue reading Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding
Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can cause other diseases. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent EBV infection. Many individuals contract EBV as children with mild to no symptoms. However, some children and adults may experience… Continue reading Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can cause other diseases. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent EBV infection. Many individuals contract EBV as children with mild to no symptoms. However, some children and adults may experience… Continue reading Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
High-Dose Vitamin D Curbs Disease Activity in Early Multiple Sclerosis
High-dose vitamin D supplementation reduces disease activity in clinically isolated syndrome typical of MS, results of a randomized controlled trial indicate. Medscape Medical News
NICE Expands Cladribine Access for MS Patients
NICE has recommended cladribine for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, expanding access to the at-home tablet that reduces relapses and hospital visits. Medscape News UK
Combination of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and genes linked to increased risk of MS
In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk factors can be linked to a greatly increased risk of MS. The study has been published in the journal PNAS and… Continue reading Combination of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and genes linked to increased risk of MS
Antibody reactivity against EBNA1 and GlialCAM differentiates multiple sclerosis patients from healthy controls
Simple Algorithm Reduces Racial Disparities in MS
A simple treatment algorithm to aid in the selection of appropriate DMTs reduces racial disparities in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, new research showed. Medscape Medical News