MULTIPLE sclerosis – commonly abbreviated to MS – is a type of autoimmune disease which can cause problems with vision, sensation and could even lead to paralysis of the legs. Daily Express :: Health Feed
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Multiple sclerosis symptoms: Immune system problems can trigger PARALYSIS of the legs
The life-long condition affects the brain and spinal cord, and is caused when the immune system causes nerve fibres to become exposed. According to the NHS, there are approximately 100,000 people diagnosed with it in the UK. It usually affects people from their 20s and 30s, but can develop at any age in men and […]
Common acne medicine reduces risk of multiple sclerosis, Calgary researchers find
Millions of people already take minocycline to treat acne, but University of Calgary researchers have found the inexpensive antibiotic also helps to control multiple sclerosis. CBC | Health News
Statin news: Could THIS become the first effective multiple sclerosis treatment?
A multi-million pound trial involving more than 1,000 sufferers will “definitely establish” whether simvastatin could become an effective therapy for the harrowing disease. The £6million project is being funded through a unique collaboration between the National Institute for Health Research, the MS Society [UK], the National MS Society [US], the NHS and UK universities. It […]
Statin news: Could THIS become the first effective multiple sclerosis treatment?
A COMMONLY prescribed statin could become the first effective treatment for multiple sclerosis [MS], scientists hope. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis linked to increased risk of dementia
PEOPLE who suffer autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis may have an elevated risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed
