Wheat Proteins Known as ATIs May Worsen Inflammation in People with MS
A group of proteins found in wheat can cause symptoms of such inflammatory health conditions as multiple sclerosis (MS), asthma and rheumatoid…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
Myelin Regeneration Achieved in Mouse Model of MS
Therapies aimed at regenerating the myelin sheath can work to restore proper brain activity and may be a viable way…
Virus Linked to Respiratory Infections May Also Trigger Brain Diseases Like MS
A virus known to cause respiratory infections in people — the human coronavirus (HCoV) — may also be the source…
MS More Frequent Among Females Exposed to High Levels of Copper, Study Shows
Exposure to heavy metals and being female are associated with a higher incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study conducted…
Treatment with Specific Enzyme May Keep Muscle Stiffness at Bay in MS, Other Movement Disorders
A new study shows that an enzyme called hyaluronidase may be effective in reducing muscle spasticity resulting from neurological disorders…
Progressive MS Alliance Awards $18M to 3 Research Projects into Disease Treatments, Expanded Testing
The International Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Alliance, a worldwide group of MS organizations that support research efforts, has awarded three,…
#ECTRIMS2016 – Treatment for Relapsing MS, Ozanimod, Shows Efficacy in 2-Year Extension of Phase 2 Study
Results from the extension period of a Phase 2 trial, assessing ozanimod as a potential treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, showed that the…
#ECTRIMS2016 – New Data Show Ocrevus Effective in Treating Primary and Relapsing MS
Positive new data from Phase 3 clinical trials assessing Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) as a treatment for both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and…
Can MS Be Detected by Biomarkers in the Blood? Yes, Study Says
MicroRNAs present in the blood show promise as potential biomarkers of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study suggests. The study,…
Migraine and Other ‘Common’ Ills Being Mistaken for MS, Study Finds
Patients with a number of common conditions — some neurological and some autoimmune, but others not — are being mistakenly diagnosed…
Breast Cancer Therapy, Tamoxifen, May Promote Myelin Repair in MS
Tamoxifen (brand name, Nolvadex), a widely used treatment for breast cancer, can also be used to treat myelin loss in…
Lifestyle May Impact MS Disability, Study Suggests
Previous studies have pointed toward certain lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sedentary behavior, and stress as possible key determinants…
Potential Relapsing MS Therapy, RHB-104, to Get New European Patent
The European Patent Office has released a Notice of Intention to Grant a new patent to support RHB-104 as a therapy for…
Pilot Study Finds Fatigue, Mood in MS Patients Improved by Low-Fat, Plant-Based Diet
Though approved therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) exist, the disabling disease remains currently incurable leading to greater interest for promoting…