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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Adhering to diets that exclude gluten may lead to improvements in fatigue, quality of life, and some measures of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but it remains unclear whether these benefits stem from avoiding gluten itself or other dietary changes, a review of six studies found. Overall, the…
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I am using the start of November as an opportunity to pause, reflect, and think about what I am thankful for. As we enter a month often associated with gratitude, family, and togetherness, I find myself thinking about what thankfulness looks like when you are living with multiple sclerosis…
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