Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for…

What do brain lesions mean in multiple sclerosis? Magnetic resonance imaging is an important diagnostic tool for multiple sclerosis because it produces images of lesions in the brain and spinal…

What to know about itching and MS Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects the central nervous system. Its symptoms affect the nerves and can cause dysesthesia, or abnormal sensations…

  Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows…

New research, published in the journal Nature Immunology, now shows how a high intake of salt may cause inflammation in multiple sclerosis. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323558.php

Mapping of a certain group of cells, known as oligodendrocytes, in the central nervous system of a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS), shows that they might have a significant…

Where a protein is expressed can influence its action. University of Pennsylvania researchers and colleagues have identified one that plays a key role in getting the body back to normal…

MS: Iron levels in brain 'predict disability' Mapping iron levels in the brain with a noninvasive scan could help identify multiple sclerosis patients at higher risk of future physical disability.

Advanced MRI technique predicts risk of disease progression in MS A study led by researchers at the University of Buffalo has shown that an advanced MRI technique can help to…