Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a severe autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with muscle movement, balance and vision.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to problems with muscle movement, balance and vision.

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Social security overpayments draw scrutiny and outrage from members of Congress

Social security overpayments draw scrutiny and outrage from members of Congress

Internet-delivered CBT may help reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Internet-delivered CBT may help reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease

More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease

Short-term exposure to air pollution may increase stroke risk

Short-term exposure to air pollution may increase stroke risk

How do micronutrients influence neurological disorders?

How do micronutrients influence neurological disorders?

Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis

Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis

Stem cell transplant offers hope for MS patients, study finds

Stem cell transplant offers hope for MS patients, study finds

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

New sensor design could revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke survivors

New sensor design could revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke survivors

Unveiling the role of EBV in the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis

Unveiling the role of EBV in the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis

Social Security overpays billions to people, many on disability. Then it asks for the money back.

Social Security overpays billions to people, many on disability. Then it asks for the money back.

N-acetylglucosamine reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in MS patients

N-acetylglucosamine reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in MS patients

People who require specialized neurologic care most often travel long distances, study finds

People who require specialized neurologic care most often travel long distances, study finds

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

“Inverse vaccine” shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

NIH grants support Kessler Foundation scientists to advance research on neglect dyslexia and autism

NIH grants support Kessler Foundation scientists to advance research on neglect dyslexia and autism

Study evaluating intranasal anti-CD3 for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease published in the PNAS journal

Study evaluating intranasal anti-CD3 for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease published in the PNAS journal

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline