MS Drug Could Relieve Chemotherapy Pain
A drug used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) could help reduce neuropathic pain in cancer patients being treated with a chemotherapy drug, according to researchers…
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Human Stem Cells Reverse Multiple Sclerosis in Mice
Researchers in California have discovered – almost by accident – that human stem cells can reverse a multiple sclerosis type condition in mice. The findings,…
New Life for Old Injectable MS Drug
The saying “everything old is new again” may apply to more than just fashion, facial hair and Hollywood remakes of old movies. It also applies…
Marijuana Spray Gets ‘Fast Track’ Review from FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given “Fast Track” designation to Sativex – a medical marijuana spray – for the treatment of pain in…
Statins May Slow Multiple Sclerosis
High doses of a popular statin widely used to control blood cholesterol may significantly slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new…
Obesity, Birth Control Pills Linked to MS
Obesity at a young age and the use of birth control pills appear to increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) according to two…
Low Levels of Vitamin D Worsen MS
Low levels of vitamin D can worsen the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) and hasten the progression of the disease in its early stages, according…
FDA Rejects MS Drug Lemtrada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rejected Genzyme’s new multiple sclerosis drug Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) because the company failed to shows the benefits of the…