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Study uncovers marijuana's potential to treat autoimmune diseases

A team of University of South Carolina researchers led by Mitzi Nagarkatti, Prakash Nagarkatti and Xiaoming Yang have discovered a novel pathway through which marijuana can suppress the body's immune functions. Their research has been published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

3 Jun 2014

Genzyme: FDA accepts resubmission of Lemtrada sBLA

Genzyme, a Sanofi company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the company's resubmission of its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval of LemtradaTM (alemtuzumab) for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

30 May 2014

Researchers use patterned visual stimulation to control rapid re-wiring of nerve circuits

In a new study, published in this week's issue of the journal Science, researchers show for the first time how the brain re-wires and fine-tunes its connections differently depending on the relative timing of sensory stimuli.

29 May 2014

TPP wins $500,000 grant from Biogen Idec to help students start and run own businesses

The Biogen Idec Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to The Possible Project (TPP), a non-profit organization that teaches high school students how to start and run their own businesses through a tailored curriculum, and access to technology and to mentors from the local business community.

29 May 2014

People with high levels of cynical distrust more likely to develop dementia, says study

People with high levels of cynical distrust may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 28, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 May 2014

BioTime receives ISO 13485:2003 certification for development of BioTime HyStem hydrogels

BioTime, Inc. today announced that it has received ISO 13485:2003 certification from BSI (British Standards Institution) for design, development, manufacture, and distribution of BioTime HyStem® hydrogels for cell delivery applications.

28 May 2014

Merck Serono launches web-based software system for MS patients receiving Rebif treatment

A new web and app-based software solution, launched in the UK today on World MS Day, will allow physicians and nurses to monitor treatment of patients taking MS disease-modifying treatment Rebif by collecting injection history through the new RebiSmart 2.0 electronic autoinjector.

28 May 2014

Western University imaging scientists develop better way to track progression of MS

Imaging scientists at Western University's Robarts Research Institute (London, Canada) have developed a better way to track the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from its earliest stages.

28 May 2014

Viewpoints: Pence on Medicaid expansion; Jindal on Obamacare repeal efforts; 'long-shot' lawsuits

From the beginning of my tenure as governor in 2013, we have been saying no to Obamacare in Indiana.

20 May 2014

UNF Professor discovers 2 Lyme disease bacterial species that infect human patients

Dr. Kerry Clark, associate professor of public health at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and his colleagues have found additional cases of Lyme disease in patients from several states in the southeastern U.S. These cases include two additional Lyme disease Borrelia species recently identified in patients in Florida and Georgia.

14 May 2014

Prolong exposure to paint, glue is detrimental for brain

People who are exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes at work may experience memory and thinking problems in retirement, decades after their exposure, according to a study published in the May 13, 2014, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 May 2014

Perrigo receives final approval from FDA for azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray ANDA

Perrigo Company plc announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray (0.15%).

12 May 2014

GE Healthcare, Tesla Engineering announce collaboration to develop ultra high-field MRI systems

Today at the joint meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology, GE Healthcare and Tesla Engineering Ltd. announced that they will collaborate together to produce 7.0 tesla (7.0T) human whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, and build upon the ten year history of GE innovations in this advanced, technical field.

12 May 2014

EXCEMED meeting draws experts to explore roles of genetics, environment in MS pathology

The diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have dramatically improved over recent decades due to scientific advancements, yet MS persists as one of the most disabling neurological disorders, having a significant impact on young adults - the age group most affected by the disease.

9 May 2014

New study associates sex difference in brain with MS

A newly identified difference between the brains of women and men with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help explain why so many more women than men get the disease, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report.

9 May 2014

Mice study shows specific energy source responsible for performing complex cognitive functions

New research suggests that certain types of brain cells may be "picky eaters," seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others.

9 May 2014

Genzyme, Isis receive 2014 Partners in Progress Corporate Award for KYNAMRO injection

Genzyme, a Sanofi company, and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc., today announced that they have received the 2014 Partners in Progress Corporate Award from NORD in recognition of KYNAMRO (mipomersen sodium) injection.

9 May 2014

Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine names COPAXONE therapy as 2014 "Brand of The Year"

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., today announced that COPAXONE (glatiramer acetate injection), the #1 global therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis, has been named the 2014 "Brand of The Year" by Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine, a leading print and online publication for the biopharmaceutical industry.

9 May 2014

Finding has implications for understanding cognitive decline in degenerative diseases

New research suggests that certain types of brain cells may be "picky eaters," seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others. The finding has implications for understanding the cognitive decline seen in aging and degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.

8 May 2014

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction or increased pressure in the arteries may help improve blood flow in the muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to a study published in the May 7, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 May 2014

Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Study uncovers marijuana's potential to treat autoimmune diseases

Genzyme: FDA accepts resubmission of Lemtrada sBLA

Researchers use patterned visual stimulation to control rapid re-wiring of nerve circuits

TPP wins $500,000 grant from Biogen Idec to help students start and run own businesses

People with high levels of cynical distrust more likely to develop dementia, says study

BioTime receives ISO 13485:2003 certification for development of BioTime HyStem hydrogels

Merck Serono launches web-based software system for MS patients receiving Rebif treatment

Western University imaging scientists develop better way to track progression of MS

Viewpoints: Pence on Medicaid expansion; Jindal on Obamacare repeal efforts; 'long-shot' lawsuits

UNF Professor discovers 2 Lyme disease bacterial species that infect human patients

Prolong exposure to paint, glue is detrimental for brain

Perrigo receives final approval from FDA for azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray ANDA

GE Healthcare, Tesla Engineering announce collaboration to develop ultra high-field MRI systems

EXCEMED meeting draws experts to explore roles of genetics, environment in MS pathology

New study associates sex difference in brain with MS

Mice study shows specific energy source responsible for performing complex cognitive functions

Genzyme, Isis receive 2014 Partners in Progress Corporate Award for KYNAMRO injection

Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine names COPAXONE therapy as 2014 "Brand of The Year"

Finding has implications for understanding cognitive decline in degenerative diseases

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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