In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this,…
A “molecular atlas” of disease that can predict illness years before symptoms appear is the goal of a massive new research project analyzing blood samples from U.S. military service members. Known as ORIGIN, the initiative uses stored samples from the Department of Defense to hunt for early warning signs of…
A Phase 1 clinical trial testing azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel), TG Therapeutics’ CAR-T-cell therapy, in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is now recruiting participants at eight sites across the U.S. The study (NCT06680037) is expected to enroll up to 32 adults with primary progressive MS…
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It’s been a few years since I’ve traveled in an airplane. Flying commercially when you depend on a wheelchair for locomotion is apparently quite the nightmare. Between that and all the accessories I travel with, as long as the distance is reasonable, I’d rather just drive. The fact that…
Low to moderate doses of vitamin D supplements may be linked to lower relapse rates in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new meta-analysis of clinical trials. Higher doses did not show the same benefit, and vitamin D supplementation overall did not significantly change disability scores. “Based on…
Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), while short-term exposure may worsen disease activity and disability in people who already have the condition, according to a new study. “Long-term air pollution exposure was associated with higher MS risk, and short-term exposure with…
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