Interview: Dr Rebecca Spain – AAN Meeting 2016 MStranslate April 21, 2016 AAN, Conferences, Research, Treatments 1 Comment AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY (AAN) MEETING 2016 INTERVIEW WITH DR REBECCA SPAIN – OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (OHSU), VA PORTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BD: Brett Drummond,...
Interview: Dr Tomas Kalincik – AAN Meeting 2016 MStranslate April 19, 2016 AAN, Conferences, Research AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY (AAN) MEETING 2016 INTERVIEW WITH DR TOMAS KALINCIK – MELBOURNE BRAIN CENTRE, ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL BD: Brett Drummond, MStranslate TK: Dr Tomas Kalincik,...
Antihistamine may stimulate myelin repair MStranslate April 13, 2016 Clinical Trials, Remyelination, Research, Treatments 1 Comment A small, Phase II clinical trial has shown that a common over the counter antihistamine, called clemastine fumarate, has the ability to partially reverse damage to the optic nerve in people with multiple...
Stem Cell Culture Media Improves EAE MStranslate April 11, 2016 Research, Stem Cells, Treatments Research Summary: Conditioned Medium from the Stem Cells of Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Ameliorates Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis The background Current MS therapies mostly work to suppress...
Gut Microbiome Alters Myelination MStranslate April 6, 2016 Research, Treatments Research Summary: Regulation of prefrontal cortex myelination by the microbiota The Background In recent times, there has been an increasing focus placed on the role that the gut microbiome (composed of...
Rituximab vs Fingolimod in JCV+ Individuals MStranslate April 5, 2016 Fingolimod, Natalizumab, Research, Rituximab Research Summary: Rituximab versus fingolimod after natalizumab in multiple sclerosis patients The background Whilst natalizumab has emerged as a potent treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), it is also...
Rehearse then Research – By Brett Drummond MStranslate April 1, 2016 Opinion, Research An MStranslate Opinion Piece When I was younger, I was cast in the role of Robin Hood in a school musical. I robbed from the rich to give to the poor. My delusions of becoming acting royalty resulted in...
Can Plant Peptides Treat Multiple Sclerosis? MStranslate March 31, 2016 Research Research Summary: Oral activity of a nature-derived cyclic peptide for the treatment of multiple sclerosis The background When developing new therapies, an ideal outcome is that they will be able to be...
Natalizumab, B cells and Multiple Sclerosis MStranslate March 29, 2016 B Cells, Basic Sciences, Natalizumab, Research, Treatments Research Summary: Cutting Edge: Integrin a4 is required for regulatory B cell control of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis The background For a long time, multiple sclerosis was regarded as an...
Effects of Exercise on BDNF Protein Levels in MS MStranslate March 21, 2016 Lifestyle, Research Research Summary: Brain derived neurotrophic factor in multiple sclerosis: effect of 24 weeks endurance and resistance training The background Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein that...
