Sativex (nabiximols) — a cannabis-based oral spray used to ease spasticity in certain people with multiple sclerosis (MS) — has been acquired by CNX Therapeutics, which will now market the therapy in Europe and other international regions. The therapy, previously developed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, is approved as…

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive imaging technique that can detect damage to myelin, the fatty wrapping around nerve fibers that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS), in large areas of the brain, according to a study. The tool may help assess the extent of myelin damage in…

A robotic exoskeleton dubbed Atalante X, which allows people with severe mobility issues to stand upright for rehabilitation exercises, is now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a broader range of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Additionally,…

I was probably never as outgoing or sociable as some people, but there was a time when I genuinely enjoyed most social activities. I was the guy who, by the time a long flight was over, had made at least two new friends and was invited to someone’s wedding. Even…