Nearly 15% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) declined free cognitive testing offered at a specialized clinic in Canada, a new study found. Those with progressive MS, anxiety-related disorders, or no reported concerns about their thinking and memory were more likely to decline testing. This could leave…
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Workplace exposure to petroleum-based lubricants is linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study in Sweden suggests. The association was particularly strong among current smokers and people with certain genetic risk factors. Researchers found that people who reported working with products such as engine oil, concrete…
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be able to enjoy ocean sailing as a way to stay active, a small study found, with participants showing no measurable decline in physical or cognitive function after a 10-day expedition. All participants completed the planned sailing activities, although two-thirds experienced some degree…
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who report engaging in a lot of physical activity tend to have better quality of life and less walking-related disability, regardless of how long ago they were diagnosed, a new study found. The associations between physical activity and several quality-of-life measures were generally stronger…
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The first participant has been dosed in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial testing PRO-1562, an experimental oral treatment designed to repair myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers that is damaged in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Developed by Progentos Therapeutics, PRO-1562 aims to…
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