Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
Jul-28-2007
Using a whole-genome association scan, an international consortium of scientists has found genetic variations in multiple sclerosis patients, findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases.
Childhood Sun Exposure May Lower Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis
Jul-26-2007
People who spent more time in the sun as children may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis than people who had less sun exposure during childhood, according to a new study.
BioMS's multiple sclerosis trial gets positive review
Jul-26-2007
BioMS Medical's relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis trial has received a positive review from the data safety monitoring board, which recommends that the trial should continue.
First new multiple sclerosis gene found in 30 years
Jul-28-2007
A newly identified gene may hold the promise of guiding future research into therapies for multiple sclerosis in what its discoverers say is the first major genetic advance in 30 years for understanding this nervous system disease.
FDA Questions Tysabri for Crohn's Disease
Jul-27-2007
"The benefit and risk considerations in the Crohn's disease population are considerably different from those in the multiple sclerosis population"
BIIB - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr ) and Elan skidded Friday after a Food and Drug Administration report questioned whether the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri should be used for treating the chronic ...
Sun exposure during childhood may lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis
Jul-24-2007
"High priority should be given to research into how sun exposure reduces MS risk if we are to unravel the mystery of what causes MS."
People who spent more time in the sun as children may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis than people who had less sun exposure during childhood, according to a study published in the July 24, ...
Sunlight in Youth Might Shield Against MS
(HealthDay)
Jul-27-2007
HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- A new study of identical
twins suggests that children who spend more time in the sun have a lower
risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults.
Conn. town stunned by deadly robbery
Jul-24-2007
In this undated photo provided by the Greater Connecticut Chapter Multiple Sclerosis Society, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, right, and her daughter Hayley Petit are shown.