Neurology

The study authors believe that the modification of teriflunomide and the development of new DHODH inhibitors is urgent for drug-resistant epilepsy patients

Sobetirome was shown to stimulate myelination in mice without the severe adverse effects commonly associated with thyroid hormone therapy for multiple sclerosis.

Approximately 1 in 5 patients in a study were misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis before being referred to treatment centers.

Brain stem cells of patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis appear to age faster.

Cladribine (Mavenclad, EMD Serono) is the first oral multiple sclerosis drug to demonstrate 2 years of proven efficacy with a maximum of 20 days of treatment.

Cladribine (Mavenclad, EMD Serono) is the first oral multiple sclerosis drug to demonstrate 2 years of proven efficacy with a maximum of 20 days of treatment.

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Novartis’ siponimod (Mayzent) is approved for adults with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome, and relapsing-remitting disease.

Study is the first and largest of its kind to examine mortality associated with beta interferons, the first drugs to be approved for the treatment of relapsing-onset multiple sclerosis.

Patients with multiple sclerosis who consumed 2 cans of soda per day were 5 times more likely to experience severe disability.

Higher body mass index at beginning of menstruation linked to greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

A recent study showed that flavonoid-rich cocoa improved fatigue by 45% in patients with relapsing and remitting multiple sclerosis.

Women with multiple sclerosis who breastfed exclusively for at least 2 months had a 40% lower rate of relapse compared with women who did not breastfeed.

Stem cell transplantation found to provide greater protection than disease-modifying therapy against progression of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Study focuses on the importance of distinguishing whether sugar-sweetened beverages heightened disability in patients with multiple sclerosis.

The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the United States has steadily grown over the past 5 years to nearly 1 million people.

Ublituximab may provide a clinical benefit for patients with multiple sclerosis via lower doses and faster infusion times than current therapies.

In a real-world setting, long-term outcomes were more favorable following early intensive therapy when compared with first-line moderate-efficacy diseased modifying therapy.

Within the group of Spanish patients with ADHD, a specific variation of the LPHN3 gene increased by 40% the risk of nicotine dependence.

Study highlights the importance of managing depression and anxiety to mitigate the effect on the cognitive function of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Polypharmacy can contribute to a higher risk of health problems, such as drug interactions and adverse effects.

Sephin1 found to protect oligodendrocytes, axons, and myelin, as well as reduce central nervous system inflammation in multiple sclerosis.

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Nonmyeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplant found to prolong time to multiple sclerosis disease progression compared with disease-modifying therapies.