People with diabetes are significantly more likely — with nearly 60% higher odds — to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) than those without the metabolic disease, which is marked by high blood sugar levels, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. A significant association was also observed specifically between…
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I was outside with my youngest child, who was only a few months old, strapped to my back while doing yard work, housework, and everything else, while my husband, Rhead, lay on the couch inside. This had been going on for a couple of years by then. Slowly, without a…
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The portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS), a noninvasive device that’s approved to improve walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), has been acquired by Bioness Medical. The device was originally developed by Helius Medical Technologies, which rebranded to Solana in September of last year as…
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Physical exercise may help reduce inflammation in multiple sclerosis (MS) by changing the activity of immune T-cells, a new study reports. Findings suggest this effect may depend in part on signaling through the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to other organs and helps regulate automatic bodily functions.
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Urinary issues are a frequent and distressing reality for women with multiple sclerosis (MS), and new research suggests these symptoms may diminish quality of life, specifically by fueling feelings of loneliness. While the physical burden of bladder dysfunction is well-documented, this study highlights a critical emotional link, suggesting that…
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