Neurology

Inhibiting cytokines could prevent disease progression among those with multiple sclerosis.

An examination of payer coverage for multiple sclerosis drugs shows variation in how these drugs are covered and in the evidence that payers review to make these decisions.

Findings further strengthen the need to protect young people from head injury.

Dietary studies for patients with multiple sclerosis have centered on vitamin D and obesity, but not overall diets.

Fingolimod may reduce relapses more effectively than interferon beta-1a in pediatric multiple sclerosis.

Cladribine tablets demonstrated sustained clinical efficacy for up to 4 years treating multiple sclerosis.

Newly launched mobile research study uses real-time data collection in MS.

Risk of death from MS higher among men in military across 3 successive decades.

Legislative investigation seeks information from 7 drug makers on costs for MS medications.

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A gut microbe may play a role in the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the future.

Upper respiratory infections cause immune cells to travel to the brain, prompting multiple sclerosis to relapse.

Physical training further minimizes brain shrinkage in MS patients already receiving medication.

New treatments for inflammatory conditions, cancer, and HIV are on the horizon. 

Potential treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis is an oral pill consisting of pharmaceutical formulations of purified THC and CBD.

Involving patients in the decision-making process can improve multiple sclerosis treatment adherence and overall quality-of-life.

Over-the-counter therapy could improve overall wellbeing in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Rational design approaches could transform how multiple sclerosis is treated.

Alemtuzumab treats relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, but is accompanied with a 50% risk of secondary autoimmune diseases.

Cannabinoid treatment may alleviate some symptoms of multiple sclerosis and IBS, in addition to chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Phase 3 study seeks to further understand the mechanisms of ocrelizumab.

Impairment is unrelated to how long patients have had MS, study finds.

Acne medication can slow the progression of relapsing-remitting MS in patients who experienced their first symptoms.

Express Scripts implements personal care program aimed at improving medication adherence.