Neurology

Patients found to less antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Study identifies drug candidates to promote differentiation and myelin production.

Study examines link between caffeine intake and reduced symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Casting doubt on previous conjectures, a new study suggests that statins do not protect patients against Parkinson's disease.

Compared with those receiving short-acting antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), patients with epilepsy taking long-acting AEDs use fewer health care services and have lower related care costs.

Availability of a raw methamphetamine ingredient in popular OTC products prompted national regulations to move products that contain pseudoephedrine behind the pharmacy counter.

Expanded use includes patients newly diagnosed with the disease.

Scientists map pathological progress of disease.

Stem cell transplants may be more effective than the drug mitoxantrone for people with severe cases of multiple sclerosis.

In 2014, the FDA approved notable new therapies for the treatment of cancer, bleeding disorders, inflammatory conditions, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, HIV, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis, angioedema, and other conditions.

Former National Football League players who participated in tackle football before the age of 12 were more likely to have memory and thinking problems in adulthood.

Researchers gain insight into the cause of fatigue in MS patients.

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of King v. Burwell, leading groups fighting chronic disease provide scientific evidence of the grave consequences if millions of people nationwide were to lose the tax credits provided under the Affordable Care Act that provide the financial assistance they need to afford health coverage.

MuckFest® MS will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Bachelor. The episode will feature an exciting group date through the MuckFest MS fun mud and obstacle 5K course with the newest Bachelor, Chris Soules, and contestants racing through the mud in wedding dresses. The episode is scheduled to air Monday, January 26, 2015, at 8/7c on ABC.

Stem cell transplantation associated with improvements in disability measures and quality of life.

Researchers find no link between neurologic ailments and quadrivalent HPV vaccination.

Most patients treated with high-dose immunosuppressive therapy and who had their own hematopoietic stem cells transplanted experienced sustained remission after 3 years.

While some researchers have associated human papillomavirus vaccination with an increased risk for multiple sclerosis, a new study found no such link between the vaccine and the development of demyelinating disease.

A certain hormone could be linked to obesity, and that hormone just happens to be serotonin.

New guidelines seek to address inconsistency in the approach to treatment.

Multiple sclerosis patients are increasingly using supplements to treat their depression symptoms.

Reduced sleep duration is linked to more repetitive negative thinking.

Significant research progress occurred in 2014, offering new leads that are driving efforts to stop MS, restore function lost, and end MS forever. Here is a brief summary of the research highlights reflecting the Society's commitment to pursue promising opportunities wherever they exist, while focusing on three priority areas: progressive MS, nervous system repair, and wellness/lifestyle, which have been singled out under each research goal below when applicable.