AP Photo/Raquel Maria Dillon A man in England with multiple sclerosis can walk and dance for the first time in 10 years after receiving a stem cell transplant for the disease. Roy Palmer spent the last decade in a wheelchair without any feeling in his legs. He decided to undergo a procedure known as hematopoietic […]
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Multiple Sclerosis: What are astrocytes? Cell now KEY to brain inflammation
MULTIPLE Sclerosis is a devastating neurological disease, which comes with a host of debilitating symptoms and can ruin people’s chances at a good quality of life. A new study has confirmed the presence of a specific cell which could change the way the disease is treated.
The woman who took her multiple sclerosis on the trip of a lifetime
Molly McLaughlin March 22, 2018 Share this article If you think traveling solo is a feat, how about traveling solo, across four continents, with a degenerative disease in your carry-on luggage? Here’s how a 53-year-old woman part-exchanged round-the-clock care for a round-the-world ticket. In northern Norway, far above the Arctic Circle, an Australian woman is […]
Benefits of summer sun to reduce risk of multiple sclerosis may extend beyond childhood
Children and adults who spend a lot of time outside in the summer may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis years later, a U.S. study suggests.
Multiple sclerosis: Growing up in a sunny climate could reduce your risk
PEOPLE who grow up in a sunny climate are up to 55 per cent less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
Multiple sclerosis: Risk SLASHED by eating oily fish just once a week
EATING oily fish just once a week slashes the risk of multiple sclerosis by nearly half, according to new research. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish including sardines, salmon and tuna could play a key role in lowering the risk of developing the disease, researchers found.
Could She Develop a Breakthrough Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?
Neuroscientist Dr. Su Metcalfe comes off as unassuming. She speaks softly and has a reserved demeanor. But an intensity pulses below the composed surface. Metcalfe is developing nanoparticles to treat multiple sclerosis by reprogramming the body’s immune system without the side effects of costly prescription drugs. She tells OZY that study findings showing their promise […]
Vitamin deficiency warning: THIS supplement could help prevent multiple sclerosis
VITAMIN D deficiency has been linked to a higher risk of multiple sclerosis – a debilitating condition with symptoms including problems with movement and vision. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Multiple sclerosis: Simple blood test for vitamin D could soon predict woman’s risk
A SIMPLE blood test for vitamin D could soon predict a woman’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Multiple sclerosis symptoms – seven signs YOU could have MS
MULTIPLE sclerosis – also known as MS – is a condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms of the condition can be unpredictable. Daily Express :: Health Feed
