Childhood trauma may make it harder for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to consistently adhere to their treatment plans and establish a strong relationship with their physician, according to a study in Italy. Researchers also found that much of the association between adverse experiences in early life and lower…
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It’s been my routine over the last decade to have blood panels drawn about four times a year. Each time, I’m warned just before the needle enters my arm that I’m about to be stuck. Occasionally, though, the warning is framed as an analogy. A common one is to compare…
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In analyzing brain MRIs on people with early relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), two markers of ongoing inflammation may help identify those patients at a higher risk of cognitive decline despite having no relapses or new lesions, or signs of tissue damage, a study from Europe suggests. The researchers say…
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For many people, summer is synonymous with freedom. It’s the season of beach vacations, backyard barbecues, outdoor concerts, and long evenings spent soaking up every last ray of sunshine. Social media is filled with pictures of pool days and tropical getaways, making it seem like everyone is eager to spend…
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A protein called Piezo2 may help maintain the myelin sheath around nerve fibers, or axons, and could offer a new therapeutic target for preserving myelin in multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a preclinical study. Mice lacking Piezo2 in oligodendrocytes, the cells that make myelin, developed age-related motor problems and…
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