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Researchers map complex choreography used by immune system's T cells to recognize pathogens

Researchers have for the first time mapped the complex choreography used by the immune system's T cells to recognize pathogens while avoiding attacks on the body's own cells.

21 Jan 2011

NGOs, IAOMT urge to ban mercury-containing products, including dental amalgam

Mercury, the main ingredient in "silver" or amalgam fillings, will be the subject of a United Nations conference to be held in Chiba, Japan on January 24-28. Members of various non-governmental organizations, as well as dentists and scientists from groups such as the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, will be attending and urging a ban on products containing mercury, including dental amalgam.

21 Jan 2011

New research: HIV individuals are more likely to have stroke

New research suggests that people infected with human immunodeficiency virus may be up to three times more likely to have a stroke compared to those not affected with HIV. The study is published in the January 19, 2011, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20 Jan 2011

Failure to use research evidence leads to inefficiencies, reduced quality of life, says Dr. Sharon

Health care systems around the world are failing to use evidence obtained through research when making decisions, causing inefficiencies and reduced quantity and quality of life, according to a leading expert in the field of "knowledge translation."

20 Jan 2011

New long-term survival data from OPUS, CRYSTAL studies demonstrate strong tumor shrinkage of Erbitux

Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today highlighted a further analysis of the large randomized Phase II OPUS study demonstrating an association between early tumor shrinkage and long-term median overall survival (OS) of more than 2 years for patients with KRAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) treated with Erbitux® (cetuximab) plus FOLFOX standard chemotherapy.

19 Jan 2011

American Heart Association honors SBUMC with Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award

Stony Brook University Medical Center has received the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award.

18 Jan 2011

New guideline recommends plasmapheresis usage to treat people with severe relapses in MS, neuropathies

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends using plasma exchange to treat people with severe relapses in multiple sclerosis and related diseases, as well as those with certain kinds of nerve disorders known as neuropathies.

18 Jan 2011

'Master switch' protein in white blood cells linked to inflammation

Scientists have identified a protein that acts as a "master switch" in certain white blood cells, determining whether they promote or inhibit inflammation. The study, published in the journal Nature Immunology, could help researchers look for new treatments for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis that involve excessive inflammation.

18 Jan 2011

Inflammation “master switch” found: Study

According to the latest medical discovery a protein that acts as a “master switch” has been found to determine whether certain white blood cells will boost or dampen inflammation. This may open new avenues in rheumatoid arthritis research. Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an inflammatory disease that causes severe progressive crippling of the joints.

17 Jan 2011

Video submissions invited for the 2011 Neuro Film Festival competition

People who have loved ones affected by a brain disorder or have been affected by a disorder themselves still have the opportunity to share their story by submitting a short video to the 2011 Neuro Film Festival(SM) competition at http://www.neurofilmfestival.com. The deadline for entries is February 15, 2011.

13 Jan 2011

The neuroscience of musical chills

Scientists have found that the pleasurable experience of listening to music releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain important for more tangible pleasures associated with rewards such as food, drugs and sex. The new study from The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro at McGill University also reveals that even the anticipation of pleasurable music induces dopamine release [as is the case with food, drug, and sex cues].

13 Jan 2011

UCLA imaging system could help reveal 'miscommunications' in autism, schizophrenia

Some disorders of the brain are obvious - the massive death of brain cells after a stroke, the explosion in the growth of cells that marks a tumor. Other disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia and mental retardation show no physical signs of damage and are believed to be caused by problems in how brain cells communicate with one another.

13 Jan 2011

ALLOZYNE completes AZ01 Phase IA clinical trial in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

ALLOZYNE, Inc. announced today, the completion of its first Phase IA clinical trial in healthy individuals for AZ01, a PEGylated form of human interferon beta-1b which is being developed for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. The objectives of the Phase IA trial were to assess safety and tolerability profile in addition to defining its pharmacological properties.

11 Jan 2011

Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

Lineagen announces the launch of its FirstStep integrated genetic testing and counseling service to assist pediatricians and family physicians with the earlier, more accurate diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay.

11 Jan 2011

Multiple sclerosis gene connection from women to offspring: Study

A new study has shown that women pass on the multiple sclerosis (MS) gene more commonly than men to their offspring. The team analyzed DNA of more than 7,000 people and found that women were also more likely to pass on the gene to female relatives. This may explain why women are up to three times more likely to get MS than men. The study was funded by the MS Society and led by George Ebers at Oxford University. It was published in the journal Neurology.

10 Jan 2011

New, paid prescriptions for Questcor's Acthar increase 66%

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported a strong finish to 2010. The Company estimates that 353 new, paid Acthar prescriptions for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) were filled and shipped during the quarter, up 66% from the year ago period and up 9% from the third quarter of 2010.

10 Jan 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Latest Multiple Sclerosis News and Research

Researchers map complex choreography used by immune system's T cells to recognize pathogens

NGOs, IAOMT urge to ban mercury-containing products, including dental amalgam

New research: HIV individuals are more likely to have stroke

Failure to use research evidence leads to inefficiencies, reduced quality of life, says Dr. Sharon

New long-term survival data from OPUS, CRYSTAL studies demonstrate strong tumor shrinkage of Erbitux

American Heart Association honors SBUMC with Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award

New guideline recommends plasmapheresis usage to treat people with severe relapses in MS, neuropathies

'Master switch' protein in white blood cells linked to inflammation

Inflammation “master switch” found: Study

Video submissions invited for the 2011 Neuro Film Festival competition

The neuroscience of musical chills

UCLA imaging system could help reveal 'miscommunications' in autism, schizophrenia

ALLOZYNE completes AZ01 Phase IA clinical trial in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

Multiple sclerosis gene connection from women to offspring: Study

New, paid prescriptions for Questcor's Acthar increase 66%

Receptos grants license to OMJPI for GPCR crystal structure determination technology

Simple Alzheimer’s disease test developed

Biomarker study yields diagnostic blood test candidate for detection of Alzheimer's disease

Study: Tβ4 can protect endothelial progenitor cells

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