More articles about: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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Psychoactive substances and adverse side effects for patients with multiple sclerosis

Psychoactive substances can give immediate relief to people living with multiple sclerosis, but some come with adverse side effects. Research led by University of Michigan Health looks at the positive and negative impacts of using psychoactive substances to manage symptoms.
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Study reveals the dual role for a protein critical for healing nerve damage

A recent University of Michigan study in mice finds a specific protein inside of the nerves, called Sarm1, appears to be essential for nerve regeneration.
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For multiple sclerosis, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fatigue

In a study of commonly used treatments for multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in significant improvements in fatigue.
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Addressing fall risks in people with multiple sclerosis

Among people with multiple sclerosis in the United States, more than half experienced at least one fall in a six-month period and approximately one-third of those falls resulted in an injury.
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Different pain types in multiple sclerosis can cause difficulty staying active

Chronic pain can present in multiple forms for multiple sclerosis patients. Some forms make it harder to stay active than others.
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Lecanemab: Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Disease Medication Déjà vu

In this episode of Minding Memory, we dive into the newest FDA-approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s – Lecanemab – with Ohio State University stroke neurologist Jim Burke. Dr. Burke discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the new Alzheimer’s drug and also the paradigm shift of how people (clinicians, patients, and the general population) are thinking about these news Alzheimer’s medications.
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Life stressors may contribute to multiple sclerosis flares, disability

Life stressors can contribute to multiple sclerosis flares and disability. Learn about the research on how stress can impact MS, and how to manage stress to improve your health.
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Insomnia, sleep apnea contribute to reports of cognitive decline in women with multiple sclerosis

New multiple sclerosis research finds insomnia, sleep apnea contribute to reports of cognitive decline in women.
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New neurology medication usage low due to high costs, similar effectiveness

Future studies are needed to determine if cost is a barrier for new medications with greater efficacy.
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Symptoms, like pain and fatigue, often cluster in newly diagnosed MS

Anxiety, depression, pain and fatigue often happen at the same time for patients newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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More People with MS Turning to Cannabis for Help with Pain, Sleep

A new survey shows high usage rates of cannabinoids like CBD for multiple sclerosis, but most patients are figuring out these new products on their own.
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Multiple Sclerosis Warrior Dedicated to Helping Others

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, one patient found new purpose in helping other MS patients, and researchers, further understand how to manage the disease.
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MS Patient Shares Message of Hope

One woman with multiple sclerosis is inspiring others with the disease to start each day new.
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Free Online Toolkit Helps People with Multiple Sclerosis Manage Symptoms

A new, free online toolkit helps patients with multiple sclerosis manage chronic pain, fatigue and depressed mood from home.
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Does Anesthesia, Invasive Surgery Increase Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Risk?

Hesitation to put MS patients on the operating table, due to relapse risk, may have physicians delaying important surgeries unnecessarily.