High-dose vitamin D does not slow MS lesion development
Taking a high-dose vitamin D supplement as an add-on to standard treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Articles by Margarida Maia, PhD
Head injuries, genetic makeup increase MS risk by up to 18 times
People with a certain type of genetic makeup who’ve have head trauma may have a risk of developing multiple…
Protein levels in CSF may help diagnose primary progressive MS
The level of proteins called kappa free light chains in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the liquid that surrounds the…
$24M in financing to advance treatments to protect myelin sheath
Myrobalan Therapeutics has secured $24 million in series A financing to support the development of oral medications for…
Compassion-focused therapy eases thoughts about suicide, pain
Engaging in online sessions of compassion-focused therapy, which works toward getting people to become more compassionate about themselves, may help…
Foralumab nasal spray shown to ease fatigue in nonactive SPMS
Six of eight patients with nonactive secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) being treated with foralumab nasal spray —…
More cognitive fatigue reported by patients with MS, brain injury
Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) or traumatic brain injury report more cognitive fatigue, or exhaustion resulting from mental work,…
Telehealth intervention seen to help MS patients lose weight in trial
A six-month telehealth program designed to help participants change their dietary and lifestyle habits resulted in an increased level of…
MS also less common among men in China, but more disabling
Fewer men than women are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in China — as elsewhere — but more male…
US neurologists favorably view BTK inhibitors as potential MS therapies
More than one-third of neurologists in the U.S. believe Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors could be of pivotal significance as…
Ginger eases digestive symptoms in RRMS patients: Trial data
Taking a ginger supplement eased constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who…
5 conditions MS patients may have years before diagnosis ID’d: Study
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to experience depression, sexual dysfunction, constipation, inflammation of the bladder, and urinary…
Quality of life gains with Mavenclad sustained for 2 years: Phase 4 trial
Treatment with Mavenclad (cladribine) over two years significantly improved physical and mental health aspects of quality of life in…
With younger age at PPMS onset, higher disease activity can be seen
People with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) at younger ages are more likely to have higher disease activity, suggesting…
New US patent likely to cover all vidofludimus calcium doses in MS
The Patent and Trademark Office intends to grant a U.S. patent covering all dosing regimens of vidofludimus calcium —…
COVID-19 not linked to increased MS relapse rate: Meta-analysis
COVID-19 doesn’t appear to increase the likelihood of a relapse, where new symptoms suddenly appear or existing ones worsen, for…
Study ties central neuropathic pain to more severe emotional burden
Central neuropathic pain — the kind resulting from damage to the brain and spinal cord — appears to be more…
High DMT adherence lowers risk of moderate or severe relapse by 25%
A high level of adherence to disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) is associated with a significant, 25% lower risk of moderate…
US patent likely for vidofludimus calcium at relapsing MS trial dose
Immunic Therapeutics has been notified of the intent to grant a U.S. patent covering the use vidofludimus…
Saffron supplement, exercise combo may ease depression in MS women
Combining a saffron supplement and an exercise program for three months was seen to significantly ease depression and improve quality…
Neural Sleeve to aid walking with MS makes Time’s best inventions list
Neural Sleeve, a bionic piece of clothing by Cionic designed to help with walking and strength, is among…
Low vitamin D blood levels tied to poorer cognition, greater disability
Low blood levels of vitamin D are tied to poorer cognitive skills and more severe disability in people with…
Greater income, education before diagnosis linked to less severe MS
Socioeconomic factors, specifically income and education levels, and marital status, were identified as risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) severity…
PML caused by Tysabri results in lasting neurological symptoms
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who develop progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)Â as a side effect of Tysabri (natalizumab) often…
Mental health can trouble MS patients 5 years before diagnosis
Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are nearly twice as common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in…
How well MS patients adhere to treatment tied to certain factors
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience a greater number of more severe flare-ups, also known as relapses, are…
Brain volume loss helps in judging DMT efficacy in RRMS: Review
The rate of brain atrophy, or volume loss, may help in determining whether disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are slowing disability…
COVID-19 vaccines safe, do not worsen MS symptoms: Study
Certain COVID-19 vaccines do not appear to worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), and may provide protection for…
MS patients with Shields Health Solutions have $10 copay for care
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the U.S. who have access to a Shields Health Solutions care model…
MS Australia awards incubator grants to four research projects
Four researchers working in multiple sclerosis (MS) were awarded incubator grants in MS Australia’s latest funding round, which…