September 15, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD #ECTRIMS2016 – Children with MS at Considerable Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Children with multiple sclerosis (MS) or other demyelinating conditions experience psychiatric disorders more often than other kids, andĀ Ā mental health professionals need to be involved early in their care so that those with theseĀ disorders are identified and treated early, a new study reported. Data from the study, āRisks of…
June 14, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD Aggressive Stem Cell Transplant Approach Halts MS for Years, But Risks are High Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) has been used to stop autoimmune processes in multiple sclerosis (MS), althoughĀ the treatment is not effectiveĀ for every person. Now, an improved version of the technique is showing astonishingly good results, with patients free ofĀ both the need for treatment and the risk of relapses for…