New Studies Question Gene Mutation Link to MS MStranslate September 12, 2016 Genetics, Research The results of an MS genetic study published in Neuron earlier this year are now being called into question. You may remember that MStranslate did a...
The Misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis: A Study MStranslate September 1, 2016 Research A study has provided evidence to something that has been discussed anecdotally for quite some time - a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is...
MOMENTUM Phase II Trial Results MStranslate August 22, 2016 Clinical Trials, Fingolimod, Research The background Fingolimod was approved in 2010 and became the first oral drug for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). It has proven to...
EAE Study Shows Multiple Benefits of Exercise MStranslate August 1, 2016 Exercise, Lifestyle, Research The background It is known that problems with the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the immune system contribute to the damage seen in multiple...
Gut Bacteria in People Living with RRMS MStranslate June 29, 2016 Diet, Lifestyle, Research 1 Comment The background Whilst it is generally accepted that multiple sclerosis (MS) has a combination of genetic and environmental factors that contribute...
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Gene Variation MStranslate June 7, 2016 Basic Sciences, Genetics, Research Research summary: Nuclear Receptor NR1H3 in Familial Multiple Sclerosis The background Whilst the cause of multiple sclerosis remains elusive,...
High Dose Biotin Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis MStranslate May 26, 2016 Biotin, Research, Treatments 3 Comments At the start of May, we posted an update on clinical trials that were evaluating high dose biotin as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Undertaken...
Diet & Gut Bacteria Linked to Neuroinflammation MStranslate May 10, 2016 Diet, Lifestyle, Research 3 Comments Research summary: Type I interferons and microbial metabolites of tryptophan modulate astrocyte activity and central nervous system inflammation...
Update on Biotin Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials MStranslate May 4, 2016 Research, Treatments 5 Comments At the recent American Academy of Neurology (AAN) conference, MedDay provided an update on their trials into the use of their biotin compound...
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...
